Add 64/35 and 30/8
1st number: 1 29/35, 2nd number: 3 6/8
64/35 + 30/8 is 781/140.
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,
30/8 = 30 × 35/8 × 35 = 1050/280 - Add the two like fractions:
512/280 + 1050/280 = 512 + 1050/280 = 1562/280 - 1562/280 simplified gives 781/140
- So, 64/35 + 30/8 = 781/140
In mixed form: 581/140
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