Add 8/35 and 2/7
8/35 + 2/7 is 18/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
8/35 = 8 × 1/35 × 1 = 8/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
2/7 = 2 × 5/7 × 5 = 10/35 - Add the two like fractions:
8/35 + 10/35 = 8 + 10/35 = 18/35 - So, 8/35 + 2/7 = 18/35
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