Add 21/7 and 35/8, Solve 3 0/7 + 4 3/8 as a fraction

Add 21/7 and 35/8

1^st number: 3 0/7, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

21/7 + 35/8 is 59/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 8 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
21/7 = 21 × 8/7 × 8 = 168/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
35/8 = 35 × 7/8 × 7 = 245/56
Add the two like fractions:
168/56 + 245/56 = 168 + 245/56 = 413/56
413/56 simplified gives 59/8
So, 21/7 + 35/8 = 59/8
In mixed form: 73/8

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