Add 8/35 and 80/8
1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 10 0/8
8/35 + 80/8 is 358/35.
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,
80/8 = 80 × 35/8 × 35 = 2800/280 - Add the two like fractions:
64/280 + 2800/280 = 64 + 2800/280 = 2864/280 - 2864/280 simplified gives 358/35
- So, 8/35 + 80/8 = 358/35
In mixed form: 108/35
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