Add 72/35 and 10/32
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 10/32
72/35 + 10/32 is 1327/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
72/35 = 72 × 32/35 × 32 = 2304/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
10/32 = 10 × 35/32 × 35 = 350/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/1120 + 350/1120 = 2304 + 350/1120 = 2654/1120 - 2654/1120 simplified gives 1327/560
- So, 72/35 + 10/32 = 1327/560
In mixed form: 2207/560
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