Add 4/72 and 49/35
1st number: 4/72, 2nd number: 1 14/35
4/72 + 49/35 is 131/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
4/72 = 4 × 35/72 × 35 = 140/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
49/35 = 49 × 72/35 × 72 = 3528/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
140/2520 + 3528/2520 = 140 + 3528/2520 = 3668/2520 - 3668/2520 simplified gives 131/90
- So, 4/72 + 49/35 = 131/90
In mixed form: 141/90
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