Add 72/8 and 84/35
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 2 14/35
72/8 + 84/35 is 57/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
72/8 = 72 × 35/8 × 35 = 2520/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
84/35 = 84 × 8/35 × 8 = 672/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/280 + 672/280 = 2520 + 672/280 = 3192/280 - 3192/280 simplified gives 57/5
- So, 72/8 + 84/35 = 57/5
In mixed form: 112/5
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