Add 2/8 and 24/35
2/8 + 24/35 is 131/140.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
24/35 = 24 × 8/35 × 8 = 192/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 192/280 = 70 + 192/280 = 262/280 - 262/280 simplified gives 131/140
- So, 2/8 + 24/35 = 131/140
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