Add 35/4 and 6/35, Solve 8 3/4 + 6/35 as a fraction

Add 35/4 and 6/35

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 6/35

35/4 + 6/35 is 1249/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
35/4 = 35 × 35/4 × 35 = 1225/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140
Add the two like fractions:
1225/140 + 24/140 = 1225 + 24/140 = 1249/140
So, 35/4 + 6/35 = 1249/140
In mixed form: 8129/140

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