Add 8/5 and 35/56
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 35/56
8/5 + 35/56 is 89/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
8/5 = 8 × 56/5 × 56 = 448/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Add the two like fractions:
448/280 + 175/280 = 448 + 175/280 = 623/280 - 623/280 simplified gives 89/40
- So, 8/5 + 35/56 = 89/40
In mixed form: 29/40
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