Add 72/35 and 15/56
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 15/56
72/35 + 15/56 is 93/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Add the two like fractions:
576/280 + 75/280 = 576 + 75/280 = 651/280 - 651/280 simplified gives 93/40
- So, 72/35 + 15/56 = 93/40
In mixed form: 213/40
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