Add 45/35 and 15/72
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 15/72
45/35 + 15/72 is 251/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
45/35 = 45 × 72/35 × 72 = 3240/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
15/72 = 15 × 35/72 × 35 = 525/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/2520 + 525/2520 = 3240 + 525/2520 = 3765/2520 - 3765/2520 simplified gives 251/168
- So, 45/35 + 15/72 = 251/168
In mixed form: 183/168
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