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Add 75/80 and 35/72

75/80 + 35/72 is 205/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 72 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    75/80 = 75 × 9/80 × 9 = 675/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    35/72 = 35 × 10/72 × 10 = 350/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/720 + 350/720 = 675 + 350/720 = 1025/720
  5. 1025/720 simplified gives 205/144
  6. So, 75/80 + 35/72 = 205/144
    In mixed form: 161/144

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