Add 72/70 and 75/32, Solve 1 2/70 + 2 11/32 as a fraction

Add 72/70 and 75/32

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 2 11/32

72/70 + 75/32 is 3777/1120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
72/70 = 72 × 16/70 × 16 = 1152/1120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
75/32 = 75 × 35/32 × 35 = 2625/1120
Add the two like fractions:
1152/1120 + 2625/1120 = 1152 + 2625/1120 = 3777/1120
So, 72/70 + 75/32 = 3777/1120
In mixed form: 3417/1120

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