Add 18/8 and 40/35
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 1 5/35
18/8 + 40/35 is 95/28.
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,
18/8 = 18 × 35/8 × 35 = 630/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280 - Add the two like fractions:
630/280 + 320/280 = 630 + 320/280 = 950/280 - 950/280 simplified gives 95/28
- So, 18/8 + 40/35 = 95/28
In mixed form: 311/28
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