Add 72/75 and 35/48
72/75 + 35/48 is 2027/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
72/75 = 72 × 16/75 × 16 = 1152/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
35/48 = 35 × 25/48 × 25 = 875/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/1200 + 875/1200 = 1152 + 875/1200 = 2027/1200 - So, 72/75 + 35/48 = 2027/1200
In mixed form: 1827/1200
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