Add 49/8 and 4/35
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 4/35
49/8 + 4/35 is 1747/280.
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,
49/8 = 49 × 35/8 × 35 = 1715/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/280 + 32/280 = 1715 + 32/280 = 1747/280 - So, 49/8 + 4/35 = 1747/280
In mixed form: 667/280
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