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Add 75/35 and 1/8

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 1/8

75/35 + 1/8 is 127/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    75/35 = 75 × 8/35 × 8 = 600/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/280 + 35/280 = 600 + 35/280 = 635/280
  5. 635/280 simplified gives 127/56
  6. So, 75/35 + 1/8 = 127/56
    In mixed form: 215/56

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