Add 35/8 and 35/63
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 35/63
35/8 + 35/63 is 355/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
35/8 = 35 × 63/8 × 63 = 2205/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/504 + 280/504 = 2205 + 280/504 = 2485/504 - 2485/504 simplified gives 355/72
- So, 35/8 + 35/63 = 355/72
In mixed form: 467/72
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