Add 60/8 and 36/35
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 1 1/35
60/8 + 36/35 is 597/70.
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,
60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/280 + 288/280 = 2100 + 288/280 = 2388/280 - 2388/280 simplified gives 597/70
- So, 60/8 + 36/35 = 597/70
In mixed form: 837/70
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