Add 72/35 and 7/8, Solve 2 2/35 + 7/8 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 7/8

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 7/8

72/35 + 7/8 is 821/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280
Add the two like fractions:
576/280 + 245/280 = 576 + 245/280 = 821/280
So, 72/35 + 7/8 = 821/280
In mixed form: 2261/280

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