Add 84/35 and 8/72
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 8/72
84/35 + 8/72 is 113/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
84/35 = 84 × 72/35 × 72 = 6048/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
8/72 = 8 × 35/72 × 35 = 280/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
6048/2520 + 280/2520 = 6048 + 280/2520 = 6328/2520 - 6328/2520 simplified gives 113/45
- So, 84/35 + 8/72 = 113/45
In mixed form: 223/45
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