Add 1/35 and 8/56
1/35 + 8/56 is 6/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 40/280 = 8 + 40/280 = 48/280 - 48/280 simplified gives 6/35
- So, 1/35 + 8/56 = 6/35
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