Add 12/8 and 35/72
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 35/72
12/8 + 35/72 is 143/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72 - Add the two like fractions:
108/72 + 35/72 = 108 + 35/72 = 143/72 - So, 12/8 + 35/72 = 143/72
In mixed form: 171/72
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