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Add 7/35 and 15/8

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 7/8

7/35 + 15/8 is 83/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/280 + 525/280 = 56 + 525/280 = 581/280
  5. 581/280 simplified gives 83/40
  6. So, 7/35 + 15/8 = 83/40
    In mixed form: 23/40

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