Add 75/35 and 2/8
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 2/8
75/35 + 2/8 is 67/28.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 8/35 × 8 = 600/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
600/280 + 70/280 = 600 + 70/280 = 670/280 - 670/280 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 75/35 + 2/8 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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