Add 35/4 and 3/7
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 3/7
35/4 + 3/7 is 257/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 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 7 × 4 = 28,
3/7 = 3 × 4/7 × 4 = 12/28 - Add the two like fractions:
245/28 + 12/28 = 245 + 12/28 = 257/28 - So, 35/4 + 3/7 = 257/28
In mixed form: 95/28
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