Add 8/35 and 56/28
1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 2 0/28
8/35 + 56/28 is 78/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140 - Add the two like fractions:
32/140 + 280/140 = 32 + 280/140 = 312/140 - 312/140 simplified gives 78/35
- So, 8/35 + 56/28 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35
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