Add 70/35 and 56/72, Solve 2 0/35 + 56/72 as a fraction

Add 70/35 and 56/72

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 56/72

70/35 + 56/72 is 25/9.

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,
56/72 = 56 × 35/72 × 35 = 1960/2520
Add the two like fractions:
5040/2520 + 1960/2520 = 5040 + 1960/2520 = 7000/2520
7000/2520 simplified gives 25/9
So, 70/35 + 56/72 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9

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