Add 35/4 and 4/72, Solve 8 3/4 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 35/4 and 4/72

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 4/72

35/4 + 4/72 is 317/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
35/4 = 35 × 18/4 × 18 = 630/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
Add the two like fractions:
630/72 + 4/72 = 630 + 4/72 = 634/72
634/72 simplified gives 317/36
So, 35/4 + 4/72 = 317/36
In mixed form: 829/36

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