Add 35/45 and 56/8
1st number: 35/45, 2nd number: 7 0/8
35/45 + 56/8 is 70/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
56/8 = 56 × 45/8 × 45 = 2520/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 2520/360 = 280 + 2520/360 = 2800/360 - 2800/360 simplified gives 70/9
- So, 35/45 + 56/8 = 70/9
In mixed form: 77/9
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