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Add 1/8 and 72/35

1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 2 2/35

1/8 + 72/35 is 611/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/280 + 576/280 = 35 + 576/280 = 611/280
  5. So, 1/8 + 72/35 = 611/280
    In mixed form: 251/280

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