Add 35/15 and 2/8
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2/8
35/15 + 2/8 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 30/120 = 280 + 30/120 = 310/120 - 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 35/15 + 2/8 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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