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Add 30/35 and 63/8

1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 7 7/8

30/35 + 63/8 is 489/56.

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,
    30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    63/8 = 63 × 35/8 × 35 = 2205/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/280 + 2205/280 = 240 + 2205/280 = 2445/280
  5. 2445/280 simplified gives 489/56
  6. So, 30/35 + 63/8 = 489/56
    In mixed form: 841/56

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