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Add 72/16 and 35/18

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 1 17/18

72/16 + 35/18 is 58/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    72/16 = 72 × 9/16 × 9 = 648/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/144 + 280/144 = 648 + 280/144 = 928/144
  5. 928/144 simplified gives 58/9
  6. So, 72/16 + 35/18 = 58/9
    In mixed form: 64/9

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