Add 72/35 and 2/24
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 2/24
72/35 + 2/24 is 899/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
72/35 = 72 × 24/35 × 24 = 1728/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/840 + 70/840 = 1728 + 70/840 = 1798/840 - 1798/840 simplified gives 899/420
- So, 72/35 + 2/24 = 899/420
In mixed form: 259/420
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