Add 32/35 and 35/8
1st number: 32/35, 2nd number: 4 3/8
32/35 + 35/8 is 1481/280.
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,
32/35 = 32 × 8/35 × 8 = 256/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
35/8 = 35 × 35/8 × 35 = 1225/280 - Add the two like fractions:
256/280 + 1225/280 = 256 + 1225/280 = 1481/280 - So, 32/35 + 35/8 = 1481/280
In mixed form: 581/280
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