Add 2/35 and 63/56
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 7/56
2/35 + 63/56 is 331/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280 - Add the two like fractions:
16/280 + 315/280 = 16 + 315/280 = 331/280 - So, 2/35 + 63/56 = 331/280
In mixed form: 151/280
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