Add 35/6 and 8/72
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 8/72
35/6 + 8/72 is 107/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
35/6 = 35 × 12/6 × 12 = 420/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Add the two like fractions:
420/72 + 8/72 = 420 + 8/72 = 428/72 - 428/72 simplified gives 107/18
- So, 35/6 + 8/72 = 107/18
In mixed form: 517/18
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