Add 60/35 and 49/72
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 49/72
60/35 + 49/72 is 1207/504.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 72/35 × 72 = 4320/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
49/72 = 49 × 35/72 × 35 = 1715/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/2520 + 1715/2520 = 4320 + 1715/2520 = 6035/2520 - 6035/2520 simplified gives 1207/504
- So, 60/35 + 49/72 = 1207/504
In mixed form: 2199/504
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