Add 60/35 and 35/8
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 4 3/8
60/35 + 35/8 is 341/56.
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,
35/8 = 35 × 35/8 × 35 = 1225/280 - Add the two like fractions:
480/280 + 1225/280 = 480 + 1225/280 = 1705/280 - 1705/280 simplified gives 341/56
- So, 60/35 + 35/8 = 341/56
In mixed form: 65/56
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