Add 35/18 and 30/72
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 30/72
35/18 + 30/72 is 85/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
140/72 + 30/72 = 140 + 30/72 = 170/72 - 170/72 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 35/18 + 30/72 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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