Add 5/72 and 35/36
5/72 + 35/36 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
35/36 = 35 × 2/36 × 2 = 70/72 - Add the two like fractions:
5/72 + 70/72 = 5 + 70/72 = 75/72 - 75/72 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 5/72 + 35/36 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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