Add 1/8 and 28/35
1/8 + 28/35 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
28/35 = 28 × 8/35 × 8 = 224/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 224/280 = 35 + 224/280 = 259/280 - 259/280 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 1/8 + 28/35 = 37/40
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