Add 56/35 and 20/72
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 20/72
56/35 + 20/72 is 169/90.
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,
56/35 = 56 × 72/35 × 72 = 4032/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
20/72 = 20 × 35/72 × 35 = 700/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/2520 + 700/2520 = 4032 + 700/2520 = 4732/2520 - 4732/2520 simplified gives 169/90
- So, 56/35 + 20/72 = 169/90
In mixed form: 179/90
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