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Add 28/35 and 8/6

1st number: 28/35, 2nd number: 1 2/6

28/35 + 8/6 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/210 + 280/210 = 168 + 280/210 = 448/210
  5. 448/210 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 28/35 + 8/6 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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