Add 7/2 and 5/8
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 5/8
72 + 58 is 338.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
72 = 7 × 42 × 4 = 288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
58 = 5 × 18 × 1 = 58 - Add the two fractions:
288 + 58 = 28 + 58 = 338 - So, 7/2 + 5/8 = 33/8
In mixed form: 418
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