Add 72/35 and 28/45
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 28/45
72/35 + 28/45 is 844/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
28/45 = 28 × 7/45 × 7 = 196/315 - Add the two like fractions:
648/315 + 196/315 = 648 + 196/315 = 844/315 - So, 72/35 + 28/45 = 844/315
In mixed form: 2214/315
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