Add 15/8 and 2/35
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2/35
15/8 + 2/35 is 541/280.
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,
15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Add the two like fractions:
525/280 + 16/280 = 525 + 16/280 = 541/280 - So, 15/8 + 2/35 = 541/280
In mixed form: 1261/280
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