Add 72/35 and 60/49
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 1 11/49
72/35 + 60/49 is 804/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
72/35 = 72 × 7/35 × 7 = 504/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
60/49 = 60 × 5/49 × 5 = 300/245 - Add the two like fractions:
504/245 + 300/245 = 504 + 300/245 = 804/245 - So, 72/35 + 60/49 = 804/245
In mixed form: 369/245
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