Add 8/35 and 18/8
1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 2 2/8
8/35 + 18/8 is 347/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
18/8 = 18 × 35/8 × 35 = 630/280 - Add the two like fractions:
64/280 + 630/280 = 64 + 630/280 = 694/280 - 694/280 simplified gives 347/140
- So, 8/35 + 18/8 = 347/140
In mixed form: 267/140
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