Add 81/72 and 2/35
1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 2/35
81/72 + 2/35 is 331/280.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 72/35 × 72 = 144/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/2520 + 144/2520 = 2835 + 144/2520 = 2979/2520 - 2979/2520 simplified gives 331/280
- So, 81/72 + 2/35 = 331/280
In mixed form: 151/280
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