Add 35/4 and 7/3
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 2 1/3
35/4 + 7/3 is 133/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
35/4 = 35 × 3/4 × 3 = 105/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
7/3 = 7 × 4/3 × 4 = 28/12 - Add the two like fractions:
105/12 + 28/12 = 105 + 28/12 = 133/12 - So, 35/4 + 7/3 = 133/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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