Add 60/35 and 10/8
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 1 2/8
60/35 + 10/8 is 83/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Add the two like fractions:
480/280 + 350/280 = 480 + 350/280 = 830/280 - 830/280 simplified gives 83/28
- So, 60/35 + 10/8 = 83/28
In mixed form: 227/28
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