Add 63/72 and 15/35
63/72 + 15/35 is 73/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
63/72 = 63 × 35/72 × 35 = 2205/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
15/35 = 15 × 72/35 × 72 = 1080/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2520 + 1080/2520 = 2205 + 1080/2520 = 3285/2520 - 3285/2520 simplified gives 73/56
- So, 63/72 + 15/35 = 73/56
In mixed form: 117/56
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