Add 81/56 and 7/35
1st number: 1 25/56, 2nd number: 7/35
81/56 + 7/35 is 461/280.
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,
81/56 = 81 × 5/56 × 5 = 405/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
405/280 + 56/280 = 405 + 56/280 = 461/280 - So, 81/56 + 7/35 = 461/280
In mixed form: 1181/280
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