Add 2/8 and 27/35
2/8 + 27/35 is 143/140.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 216/280 = 70 + 216/280 = 286/280 - 286/280 simplified gives 143/140
- So, 2/8 + 27/35 = 143/140
In mixed form: 13/140
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