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Add 35/8 and 30/72

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 30/72

35/8 + 30/72 is 115/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/72 + 30/72 = 315 + 30/72 = 345/72
  5. 345/72 simplified gives 115/24
  6. So, 35/8 + 30/72 = 115/24
    In mixed form: 419/24

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