Add 35/8 and 6/72, Solve 4 3/8 + 6/72 as a fraction

Add 35/8 and 6/72

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 6/72

35/8 + 6/72 is 107/24.

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,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72
Add the two like fractions:
315/72 + 6/72 = 315 + 6/72 = 321/72
321/72 simplified gives 107/24
So, 35/8 + 6/72 = 107/24
In mixed form: 411/24

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