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Add 72/56 and 18/35

1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 18/35

72/56 + 18/35 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/280 + 144/280 = 360 + 144/280 = 504/280
  5. 504/280 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 72/56 + 18/35 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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