Add 81/4 and 8/35
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 8/35
81/4 + 8/35 is 2867/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
81/4 = 81 × 35/4 × 35 = 2835/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/140 + 32/140 = 2835 + 32/140 = 2867/140 - So, 81/4 + 8/35 = 2867/140
In mixed form: 2067/140
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