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Add 56/8 and 6/35

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 6/35

56/8 + 6/35 is 251/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    56/8 = 56 × 35/8 × 35 = 1960/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/280 + 48/280 = 1960 + 48/280 = 2008/280
  5. 2008/280 simplified gives 251/35
  6. So, 56/8 + 6/35 = 251/35
    In mixed form: 76/35

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