Add 8/3 and 2/8
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 2/8
83 + 28 is 3512.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
83 = 8 × 83 × 8 = 6424 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
28 = 2 × 38 × 3 = 624 - Add the two fractions:
6424 + 624 = 64 + 624 = 7024 - 70/24 simplified gives 3512
- So, 8/3 + 2/8 = 35/12
In mixed form: 21112
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