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Add 7/35 and 5/72

7/35 + 5/72 is 97/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    7/35 = 7 × 72/35 × 72 = 504/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    5/72 = 5 × 35/72 × 35 = 175/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/2520 + 175/2520 = 504 + 175/2520 = 679/2520
  5. 679/2520 simplified gives 97/360
  6. So, 7/35 + 5/72 = 97/360

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