Add 14/35 and 42/8
1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 5 2/8
14/35 + 42/8 is 113/20.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 8/35 × 8 = 112/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280 - Add the two like fractions:
112/280 + 1470/280 = 112 + 1470/280 = 1582/280 - 1582/280 simplified gives 113/20
- So, 14/35 + 42/8 = 113/20
In mixed form: 513/20
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