Add 8/56 and 2/35
8/56 + 2/35 is 1/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Add the two like fractions:
40/280 + 16/280 = 40 + 16/280 = 56/280 - 56/280 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 8/56 + 2/35 = 1/5
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