Add 1/35 and 10/8
1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 2/8
1/35 + 10/8 is 179/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 350/280 = 8 + 350/280 = 358/280 - 358/280 simplified gives 179/140
- So, 1/35 + 10/8 = 179/140
In mixed form: 139/140
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