Add 2/8 and 5/35
2/8 + 5/35 is 11/28.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 40/280 = 70 + 40/280 = 110/280 - 110/280 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 2/8 + 5/35 = 11/28
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