Add 35/56 and 8/3
1st number: 35/56, 2nd number: 2 2/3
35/56 + 8/3 is 79/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 448/168 = 105 + 448/168 = 553/168 - 553/168 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 35/56 + 8/3 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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