Add 80/35 and 60/72
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 60/72
80/35 + 60/72 is 131/42.
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,
60/72 = 60 × 35/72 × 35 = 2100/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
5760/2520 + 2100/2520 = 5760 + 2100/2520 = 7860/2520 - 7860/2520 simplified gives 131/42
- So, 80/35 + 60/72 = 131/42
In mixed form: 35/42
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