Add 4/35 and 42/8
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 5 2/8
4/35 + 42/8 is 751/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280 - Add the two like fractions:
32/280 + 1470/280 = 32 + 1470/280 = 1502/280 - 1502/280 simplified gives 751/140
- So, 4/35 + 42/8 = 751/140
In mixed form: 551/140
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