Add 5/72 and 27/35
5/72 + 27/35 is 2119/2520.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 35/72 × 35 = 175/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
27/35 = 27 × 72/35 × 72 = 1944/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
175/2520 + 1944/2520 = 175 + 1944/2520 = 2119/2520 - So, 5/72 + 27/35 = 2119/2520
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