Add 5/3 and 35/72
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 35/72
53 + 3572 is 15572.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
53 = 5 × 243 × 24 = 12072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3572 = 35 × 172 × 1 = 3572 - Add the two like fractions:
12072 + 3572 = 120 + 3572 = 15572 - So, 5/3 + 35/72 = 155/72
In mixed form: 21172
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