Add 72/35 and 70/50, Solve 2 2/35 + 1 20/50 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 70/50

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

72/35 + 70/50 is 121/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
72/35 = 72 × 10/35 × 10 = 720/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
Add the two like fractions:
720/350 + 490/350 = 720 + 490/350 = 1210/350
1210/350 simplified gives 121/35
So, 72/35 + 70/50 = 121/35
In mixed form: 316/35

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