Add 35/8 and 36/10
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 3 6/10
35/8 + 36/10 is 319/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
35/8 = 35 × 5/8 × 5 = 175/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
36/10 = 36 × 4/10 × 4 = 144/40 - Add the two like fractions:
175/40 + 144/40 = 175 + 144/40 = 319/40 - So, 35/8 + 36/10 = 319/40
In mixed form: 739/40
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