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Add 8/2 and 56/35

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 21/35

8/2 + 56/35 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    8/2 = 8 × 35/2 × 35 = 280/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    56/35 = 56 × 2/35 × 2 = 112/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/70 + 112/70 = 280 + 112/70 = 392/70
  5. 392/70 simplified gives 28/5
  6. So, 8/2 + 56/35 = 28/5
    In mixed form: 53/5

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