Add 8/28 and 35/6, Solve 8/28 + 5 5/6 as a fraction

Add 8/28 and 35/6

1^st number: 8/28, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

8/28 + 35/6 is 257/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
35/6 = 35 × 14/6 × 14 = 490/84
Add the two like fractions:
24/84 + 490/84 = 24 + 490/84 = 514/84
514/84 simplified gives 257/42
So, 8/28 + 35/6 = 257/42
In mixed form: 65/42

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