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Add 4/35 and 9/8

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

4/35 + 9/8 is 347/280.

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,
    9/8 = 9 × 35/8 × 35 = 315/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/280 + 315/280 = 32 + 315/280 = 347/280
  5. So, 4/35 + 9/8 = 347/280
    In mixed form: 167/280

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