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Add 35/2 and 20/72

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 20/72

35/2 + 20/72 is 160/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
    35/2 = 35 × 36/2 × 36 = 1260/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/72 + 20/72 = 1260 + 20/72 = 1280/72
  5. 1280/72 simplified gives 160/9
  6. So, 35/2 + 20/72 = 160/9
    In mixed form: 177/9

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