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Add 30/35 and 84/8

1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 10 4/8

30/35 + 84/8 is 159/14.

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,
    84/8 = 84 × 35/8 × 35 = 2940/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/280 + 2940/280 = 240 + 2940/280 = 3180/280
  5. 3180/280 simplified gives 159/14
  6. So, 30/35 + 84/8 = 159/14
    In mixed form: 115/14

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