Add 80/35 and 14/72
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 14/72
80/35 + 14/72 is 625/252.
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,
80/35 = 80 × 72/35 × 72 = 5760/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
14/72 = 14 × 35/72 × 35 = 490/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
5760/2520 + 490/2520 = 5760 + 490/2520 = 6250/2520 - 6250/2520 simplified gives 625/252
- So, 80/35 + 14/72 = 625/252
In mixed form: 2121/252
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