Add 35/8 and 7/3
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 1/3
35/8 + 7/3 is 161/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
35/8 = 35 × 3/8 × 3 = 105/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
7/3 = 7 × 8/3 × 8 = 56/24 - Add the two like fractions:
105/24 + 56/24 = 105 + 56/24 = 161/24 - So, 35/8 + 7/3 = 161/24
In mixed form: 617/24
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