Add 8/35 and 10/72
8/35 + 10/72 is 463/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
8/35 = 8 × 72/35 × 72 = 576/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
576/2520 + 350/2520 = 576 + 350/2520 = 926/2520 - 926/2520 simplified gives 463/1260
- So, 8/35 + 10/72 = 463/1260
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