Add 81/72 and 14/35
1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 14/35
81/72 + 14/35 is 61/40.
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,
81/72 = 81 × 35/72 × 35 = 2835/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
14/35 = 14 × 72/35 × 72 = 1008/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/2520 + 1008/2520 = 2835 + 1008/2520 = 3843/2520 - 3843/2520 simplified gives 61/40
- So, 81/72 + 14/35 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40
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