Add 64/35 and 20/8
1st number: 1 29/35, 2nd number: 2 4/8
64/35 + 20/8 is 303/70.
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,
64/35 = 64 × 8/35 × 8 = 512/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
20/8 = 20 × 35/8 × 35 = 700/280 - Add the two like fractions:
512/280 + 700/280 = 512 + 700/280 = 1212/280 - 1212/280 simplified gives 303/70
- So, 64/35 + 20/8 = 303/70
In mixed form: 423/70
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