Add 70/35 and 14/72
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 14/72
70/35 + 14/72 is 79/36.
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,
70/35 = 70 × 72/35 × 72 = 5040/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
14/72 = 14 × 35/72 × 35 = 490/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/2520 + 490/2520 = 5040 + 490/2520 = 5530/2520 - 5530/2520 simplified gives 79/36
- So, 70/35 + 14/72 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36
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