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Add 1/35 and 5/8

1/35 + 5/8 is 183/280.

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,
    1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/280 + 175/280 = 8 + 175/280 = 183/280
  5. So, 1/35 + 5/8 = 183/280

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