Add 35/8 and 18/72
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 18/72
35/8 + 18/72 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
315/72 + 18/72 = 315 + 18/72 = 333/72 - 333/72 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 35/8 + 18/72 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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