Add 72/80 and 6/35
72/80 + 6/35 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
6/35 = 6 × 16/35 × 16 = 96/560 - Add the two like fractions:
504/560 + 96/560 = 504 + 96/560 = 600/560 - 600/560 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 72/80 + 6/35 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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