Add 8/35 and 5/7
8/35 + 5/7 is 33/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
8/35 = 8 × 1/35 × 1 = 8/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
5/7 = 5 × 5/7 × 5 = 25/35 - Add the two like fractions:
8/35 + 25/35 = 8 + 25/35 = 33/35 - So, 8/35 + 5/7 = 33/35
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