Add 72/3 and 27/35
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 27/35
72/3 + 27/35 is 867/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
72/3 = 72 × 35/3 × 35 = 2520/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
27/35 = 27 × 3/35 × 3 = 81/105 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/105 + 81/105 = 2520 + 81/105 = 2601/105 - 2601/105 simplified gives 867/35
- So, 72/3 + 27/35 = 867/35
In mixed form: 2427/35
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