Add 36/8 and 5/35
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 5/35
36/8 + 5/35 is 65/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
36/8 = 36 × 35/8 × 35 = 1260/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/280 + 40/280 = 1260 + 40/280 = 1300/280 - 1300/280 simplified gives 65/14
- So, 36/8 + 5/35 = 65/14
In mixed form: 49/14
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