Add 4/2 and 8/35
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 8/35
4/2 + 8/35 is 78/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
4/2 = 4 × 35/2 × 35 = 140/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
8/35 = 8 × 2/35 × 2 = 16/70 - Add the two like fractions:
140/70 + 16/70 = 140 + 16/70 = 156/70 - 156/70 simplified gives 78/35
- So, 4/2 + 8/35 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35
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