Add 72/18 and 10/35
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 10/35
72/18 + 10/35 is 30/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
72/18 = 72 × 35/18 × 35 = 2520/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
10/35 = 10 × 18/35 × 18 = 180/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/630 + 180/630 = 2520 + 180/630 = 2700/630 - 2700/630 simplified gives 30/7
- So, 72/18 + 10/35 = 30/7
In mixed form: 42/7
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