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Add 72/35 and 24/18

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 1 6/18

72/35 + 24/18 is 356/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    72/35 = 72 × 18/35 × 18 = 1296/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    24/18 = 24 × 35/18 × 35 = 840/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/630 + 840/630 = 1296 + 840/630 = 2136/630
  5. 2136/630 simplified gives 356/105
  6. So, 72/35 + 24/18 = 356/105
    In mixed form: 341/105

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