Add 72/5 and 8/35
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 8/35
72/5 + 8/35 is 512/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
72/5 = 72 × 7/5 × 7 = 504/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
8/35 = 8 × 1/35 × 1 = 8/35 - Add the two like fractions:
504/35 + 8/35 = 504 + 8/35 = 512/35 - So, 72/5 + 8/35 = 512/35
In mixed form: 1422/35
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