Add 72/16 and 42/35
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 1 7/35
72/16 + 42/35 is 57/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
72/16 = 72 × 35/16 × 35 = 2520/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/560 + 672/560 = 2520 + 672/560 = 3192/560 - 3192/560 simplified gives 57/10
- So, 72/16 + 42/35 = 57/10
In mixed form: 57/10
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