Add 35/8 and 10/35
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 10/35
35/8 + 10/35 is 261/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
35/8 = 35 × 35/8 × 35 = 1225/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/280 + 80/280 = 1225 + 80/280 = 1305/280 - 1305/280 simplified gives 261/56
- So, 35/8 + 10/35 = 261/56
In mixed form: 437/56
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