Add 72/35 and 35/24
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 1 11/24
72/35 + 35/24 is 2953/840.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 35/24 × 35 = 1225/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/840 + 1225/840 = 1728 + 1225/840 = 2953/840 - So, 72/35 + 35/24 = 2953/840
In mixed form: 3433/840
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