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Add 27/8 and 25/35

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 25/35

27/8 + 25/35 is 229/56.

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,
    27/8 = 27 × 35/8 × 35 = 945/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    25/35 = 25 × 8/35 × 8 = 200/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/280 + 200/280 = 945 + 200/280 = 1145/280
  5. 1145/280 simplified gives 229/56
  6. So, 27/8 + 25/35 = 229/56
    In mixed form: 45/56

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