Add 35/9 and 5/72
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 5/72
35/9 + 5/72 is 95/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Add the two like fractions:
280/72 + 5/72 = 280 + 5/72 = 285/72 - 285/72 simplified gives 95/24
- So, 35/9 + 5/72 = 95/24
In mixed form: 323/24
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