Add 6/35 and 25/72
6/35 + 25/72 is 1307/2520.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 72/35 × 72 = 432/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
25/72 = 25 × 35/72 × 35 = 875/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2520 + 875/2520 = 432 + 875/2520 = 1307/2520 - So, 6/35 + 25/72 = 1307/2520
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