Add 10/35 and 15/8, Solve 10/35 + 1 7/8 as a fraction

Add 10/35 and 15/8

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

10/35 + 15/8 is 121/56.

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,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280
Add the two like fractions:
80/280 + 525/280 = 80 + 525/280 = 605/280
605/280 simplified gives 121/56
So, 10/35 + 15/8 = 121/56
In mixed form: 29/56

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