Add 36/35 and 25/8, Solve 1 1/35 + 3 1/8 as a fraction

Add 36/35 and 25/8

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

36/35 + 25/8 is 1163/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280
Add the two like fractions:
288/280 + 875/280 = 288 + 875/280 = 1163/280
So, 36/35 + 25/8 = 1163/280
In mixed form: 443/280

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