Add 6/35 and 27/72
6/35 + 27/72 is 153/280.
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,
27/72 = 27 × 35/72 × 35 = 945/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2520 + 945/2520 = 432 + 945/2520 = 1377/2520 - 1377/2520 simplified gives 153/280
- So, 6/35 + 27/72 = 153/280
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