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Add 72/8 and 30/35

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 30/35

72/8 + 30/35 is 69/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    72/8 = 72 × 35/8 × 35 = 2520/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/280 + 240/280 = 2520 + 240/280 = 2760/280
  5. 2760/280 simplified gives 69/7
  6. So, 72/8 + 30/35 = 69/7
    In mixed form: 96/7

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