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Add 7/72 and 35/20

1st number: 7/72, 2nd number: 1 15/20

7/72 + 35/20 is 133/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 20 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    35/20 = 35 × 18/20 × 18 = 630/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/360 + 630/360 = 35 + 630/360 = 665/360
  5. 665/360 simplified gives 133/72
  6. So, 7/72 + 35/20 = 133/72
    In mixed form: 161/72

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