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Add 2/8 and 64/35

1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 29/35

2/8 + 64/35 is 291/140.

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,
    64/35 = 64 × 8/35 × 8 = 512/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/280 + 512/280 = 70 + 512/280 = 582/280
  5. 582/280 simplified gives 291/140
  6. So, 2/8 + 64/35 = 291/140
    In mixed form: 211/140

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