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Add 8/3 and 27/35

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 27/35

8/3 + 27/35 is 361/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    8/3 = 8 × 35/3 × 35 = 280/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    27/35 = 27 × 3/35 × 3 = 81/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/105 + 81/105 = 280 + 81/105 = 361/105
  5. So, 8/3 + 27/35 = 361/105
    In mixed form: 346/105

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