Add 70/30 and 35/72
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 35/72
70/30 + 35/72 is 203/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
70/30 = 70 × 12/30 × 12 = 840/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Add the two like fractions:
840/360 + 175/360 = 840 + 175/360 = 1015/360 - 1015/360 simplified gives 203/72
- So, 70/30 + 35/72 = 203/72
In mixed form: 259/72
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