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Add 8/14 and 2/35

8/14 + 2/35 is 22/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/70 + 4/70 = 40 + 4/70 = 44/70
  5. 44/70 simplified gives 22/35
  6. So, 8/14 + 2/35 = 22/35

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