Add 5/35 and 2/72
5/35 + 2/72 is 43/252.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 72/35 × 72 = 360/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2520 + 70/2520 = 360 + 70/2520 = 430/2520 - 430/2520 simplified gives 43/252
- So, 5/35 + 2/72 = 43/252
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/35+2/72 5/35+4/72 5/70+2/72 15/35+2/72 5/35+6/72 25/35+2/72 5/35+10/72 5/35+14/72