Add 1/35 and 28/8
1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 3 4/8
1/35 + 28/8 is 247/70.
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,
28/8 = 28 × 35/8 × 35 = 980/280 - Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 980/280 = 8 + 980/280 = 988/280 - 988/280 simplified gives 247/70
- So, 1/35 + 28/8 = 247/70
In mixed form: 337/70
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