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Add 35/8 and 18/36

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 18/36

35/8 + 18/36 is 39/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 36 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    18/36 = 18 × 2/36 × 2 = 36/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/72 + 36/72 = 315 + 36/72 = 351/72
  5. 351/72 simplified gives 39/8
  6. So, 35/8 + 18/36 = 39/8
    In mixed form: 47/8

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