Add 72/35 and 50/28
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 1 22/28
72/35 + 50/28 is 269/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Add the two like fractions:
288/140 + 250/140 = 288 + 250/140 = 538/140 - 538/140 simplified gives 269/70
- So, 72/35 + 50/28 = 269/70
In mixed form: 359/70
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