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Add 4/35 and 15/8

1^st number: 4/35, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

4/35 + 15/8 is 557/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/280 + 525/280 = 32 + 525/280 = 557/280
5. So, 4/35 + 15/8 = 557/280
   In mixed form: 1277/280

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