Add 35/3 and 1/8
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1/8
35/3 + 1/8 is 283/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
35/3 = 35 × 8/3 × 8 = 280/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24 - Add the two like fractions:
280/24 + 3/24 = 280 + 3/24 = 283/24 - So, 35/3 + 1/8 = 283/24
In mixed form: 1119/24
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