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Add 72/8 and 60/35

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 1 25/35

72/8 + 60/35 is 75/7.

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,
    60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/280 + 480/280 = 2520 + 480/280 = 3000/280
  5. 3000/280 simplified gives 75/7
  6. So, 72/8 + 60/35 = 75/7
    In mixed form: 105/7

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