Add 72/35 and 4/9, Solve 2 2/35 + 4/9 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 4/9

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 4/9

72/35 + 4/9 is 788/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 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 9 × 35 = 315,
4/9 = 4 × 35/9 × 35 = 140/315
Add the two like fractions:
648/315 + 140/315 = 648 + 140/315 = 788/315
So, 72/35 + 4/9 = 788/315
In mixed form: 2158/315

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