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Add 36/8 and 27/35

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 27/35

36/8 + 27/35 is 369/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    36/8 = 36 × 35/8 × 35 = 1260/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/280 + 216/280 = 1260 + 216/280 = 1476/280
  5. 1476/280 simplified gives 369/70
  6. So, 36/8 + 27/35 = 369/70
    In mixed form: 519/70

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