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Add 27/35 and 24/8

1st number: 27/35, 2nd number: 3 0/8

27/35 + 24/8 is 132/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    24/8 = 24 × 35/8 × 35 = 840/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/280 + 840/280 = 216 + 840/280 = 1056/280
  5. 1056/280 simplified gives 132/35
  6. So, 27/35 + 24/8 = 132/35
    In mixed form: 327/35

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