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

Add 72/35 and 8/72

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 8/72

72/35 + 8/72 is 683/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
72/35 = 72 × 72/35 × 72 = 5184/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
8/72 = 8 × 35/72 × 35 = 280/2520
Add the two like fractions:
5184/2520 + 280/2520 = 5184 + 280/2520 = 5464/2520
5464/2520 simplified gives 683/315
So, 72/35 + 8/72 = 683/315
In mixed form: 253/315

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