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Add 8/72 and 35/5

1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 7 0/5

8/72 + 35/5 is 64/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    35/5 = 35 × 72/5 × 72 = 2520/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/360 + 2520/360 = 40 + 2520/360 = 2560/360
  5. 2560/360 simplified gives 64/9
  6. So, 8/72 + 35/5 = 64/9
    In mixed form: 71/9

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