Add 72/35 and 45/70
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 45/70
72/35 + 45/70 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
72/35 = 72 × 2/35 × 2 = 144/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70 - Add the two like fractions:
144/70 + 45/70 = 144 + 45/70 = 189/70 - 189/70 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 72/35 + 45/70 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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