Add 72/35 and 80/56
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 1 24/56
72/35 + 80/56 is 122/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280 - Add the two like fractions:
576/280 + 400/280 = 576 + 400/280 = 976/280 - 976/280 simplified gives 122/35
- So, 72/35 + 80/56 = 122/35
In mixed form: 317/35
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