Add 1/35 and 60/8
1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 7 4/8
1/35 + 60/8 is 527/70.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 2100/280 = 8 + 2100/280 = 2108/280 - 2108/280 simplified gives 527/70
- So, 1/35 + 60/8 = 527/70
In mixed form: 737/70
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