Add 8/35 and 30/8
1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 3 6/8
8/35 + 30/8 is 557/140.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
30/8 = 30 × 35/8 × 35 = 1050/280 - Add the two like fractions:
64/280 + 1050/280 = 64 + 1050/280 = 1114/280 - 1114/280 simplified gives 557/140
- So, 8/35 + 30/8 = 557/140
In mixed form: 3137/140
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