Add 75/72 and 21/35
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 21/35
75/72 + 21/35 is 197/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
75/72 = 75 × 35/72 × 35 = 2625/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
21/35 = 21 × 72/35 × 72 = 1512/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/2520 + 1512/2520 = 2625 + 1512/2520 = 4137/2520 - 4137/2520 simplified gives 197/120
- So, 75/72 + 21/35 = 197/120
In mixed form: 177/120
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