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Add 2/8 and 30/35

2/8 + 30/35 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/280 + 240/280 = 70 + 240/280 = 310/280
  5. 310/280 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 2/8 + 30/35 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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