Add 7/8 and 12/35
7/8 + 12/35 is 341/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280 - Add the two like fractions:
245/280 + 96/280 = 245 + 96/280 = 341/280 - So, 7/8 + 12/35 = 341/280
In mixed form: 161/280
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