Add 72/81 and 14/35
72/81 + 14/35 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
72/81 = 72 × 35/81 × 35 = 2520/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
14/35 = 14 × 81/35 × 81 = 1134/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/2835 + 1134/2835 = 2520 + 1134/2835 = 3654/2835 - 3654/2835 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 72/81 + 14/35 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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