Add 80/72 and 1/35
1st number: 1 8/72, 2nd number: 1/35
80/72 + 1/35 is 359/315.
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,
80/72 = 80 × 35/72 × 35 = 2800/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
1/35 = 1 × 72/35 × 72 = 72/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/2520 + 72/2520 = 2800 + 72/2520 = 2872/2520 - 2872/2520 simplified gives 359/315
- So, 80/72 + 1/35 = 359/315
In mixed form: 144/315
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