Add 63/35 and 7/8
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 7/8
63/35 + 7/8 is 107/40.
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,
63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 245/280 = 504 + 245/280 = 749/280 - 749/280 simplified gives 107/40
- So, 63/35 + 7/8 = 107/40
In mixed form: 227/40
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