Add 35/45 and 7/8
35/45 + 7/8 is 119/72.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 315/360 = 280 + 315/360 = 595/360 - 595/360 simplified gives 119/72
- So, 35/45 + 7/8 = 119/72
In mixed form: 147/72
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