Add 63/35 and 10/72
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 10/72
63/35 + 10/72 is 349/180.
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,
63/35 = 63 × 72/35 × 72 = 4536/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4536/2520 + 350/2520 = 4536 + 350/2520 = 4886/2520 - 4886/2520 simplified gives 349/180
- So, 63/35 + 10/72 = 349/180
In mixed form: 1169/180
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