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Add 35/16 and 18/72

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 18/72

35/16 + 18/72 is 39/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 72 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    35/16 = 35 × 9/16 × 9 = 315/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    18/72 = 18 × 2/72 × 2 = 36/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/144 + 36/144 = 315 + 36/144 = 351/144
  5. 351/144 simplified gives 39/16
  6. So, 35/16 + 18/72 = 39/16
    In mixed form: 27/16

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