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Add 8/4 and 30/35

1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 30/35

8/4 + 30/35 is 20/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    30/35 = 30 × 4/35 × 4 = 120/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/140 + 120/140 = 280 + 120/140 = 400/140
  5. 400/140 simplified gives 20/7
  6. So, 8/4 + 30/35 = 20/7
    In mixed form: 26/7

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