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Add 1/35 and 72/56

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 16/56

1/35 + 72/56 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/280 + 360/280 = 8 + 360/280 = 368/280
  5. 368/280 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 1/35 + 72/56 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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