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Add 72/45 and 1/35

1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 1/35

72/45 + 1/35 is 57/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    72/45 = 72 × 7/45 × 7 = 504/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/315 + 9/315 = 504 + 9/315 = 513/315
  5. 513/315 simplified gives 57/35
  6. So, 72/45 + 1/35 = 57/35
    In mixed form: 122/35

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