Add 5/8 and 35/49
5/8 + 35/49 is 75/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
35/49 = 35 × 8/49 × 8 = 280/392 - Add the two like fractions:
245/392 + 280/392 = 245 + 280/392 = 525/392 - 525/392 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 5/8 + 35/49 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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