Add 49/8 and 5/35
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 5/35
49/8 + 5/35 is 351/56.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/280 + 40/280 = 1715 + 40/280 = 1755/280 - 1755/280 simplified gives 351/56
- So, 49/8 + 5/35 = 351/56
In mixed form: 615/56
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