Add 18/5 and 35/72
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 35/72
18/5 + 35/72 is 1471/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
18/5 = 18 × 72/5 × 72 = 1296/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/360 + 175/360 = 1296 + 175/360 = 1471/360 - So, 18/5 + 35/72 = 1471/360
In mixed form: 431/360
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