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Add 7/35 and 60/8

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 7 4/8

7/35 + 60/8 is 77/10.

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,
    60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/280 + 2100/280 = 56 + 2100/280 = 2156/280
  5. 2156/280 simplified gives 77/10
  6. So, 7/35 + 60/8 = 77/10
    In mixed form: 77/10

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