Add 5/8 and 7/35
5/8 + 7/35 is 33/40.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
175/280 + 56/280 = 175 + 56/280 = 231/280 - 231/280 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 5/8 + 7/35 = 33/40
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