Add 3/35 and 15/8
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 7/8
3/35 + 15/8 is 549/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280 - Add the two like fractions:
24/280 + 525/280 = 24 + 525/280 = 549/280 - So, 3/35 + 15/8 = 549/280
In mixed form: 1269/280
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