Add 35/4 and 28/14, Solve 8 3/4 + 2 0/14 as a fraction

Add 35/4 and 28/14

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/14

35/4 + 28/14 is 43/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 14 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
35/4 = 35 × 7/4 × 7 = 245/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
28/14 = 28 × 2/14 × 2 = 56/28
Add the two like fractions:
245/28 + 56/28 = 245 + 56/28 = 301/28
301/28 simplified gives 43/4
So, 35/4 + 28/14 = 43/4
In mixed form: 103/4

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