Add 72/35 and 28/80, Solve 2 2/35 + 28/80 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 28/80

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 28/80

72/35 + 28/80 is 337/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560
Add the two like fractions:
1152/560 + 196/560 = 1152 + 196/560 = 1348/560
1348/560 simplified gives 337/140
So, 72/35 + 28/80 = 337/140
In mixed form: 257/140

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