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Add 72/35 and 8/36

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 8/36

72/35 + 8/36 is 718/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    72/35 = 72 × 36/35 × 36 = 2592/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/1260 + 280/1260 = 2592 + 280/1260 = 2872/1260
  5. 2872/1260 simplified gives 718/315
  6. So, 72/35 + 8/36 = 718/315
    In mixed form: 288/315

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