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Add 1/8 and 5/35

1/8 + 5/35 is 15/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/280 + 40/280 = 35 + 40/280 = 75/280
  5. 75/280 simplified gives 15/56
  6. So, 1/8 + 5/35 = 15/56

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