Add 72/35 and 7/27
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 7/27
72/35 + 7/27 is 2189/945.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
72/35 = 72 × 27/35 × 27 = 1944/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
7/27 = 7 × 35/27 × 35 = 245/945 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/945 + 245/945 = 1944 + 245/945 = 2189/945 - So, 72/35 + 7/27 = 2189/945
In mixed form: 2299/945
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