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Add 3/8 and 56/35

1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 1 21/35

3/8 + 56/35 is 79/40.

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,
    3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    56/35 = 56 × 8/35 × 8 = 448/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/280 + 448/280 = 105 + 448/280 = 553/280
  5. 553/280 simplified gives 79/40
  6. So, 3/8 + 56/35 = 79/40
    In mixed form: 139/40

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