Add 81/8 and 24/35
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 24/35
81/8 + 24/35 is 3027/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
81/8 = 81 × 35/8 × 35 = 2835/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
24/35 = 24 × 8/35 × 8 = 192/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/280 + 192/280 = 2835 + 192/280 = 3027/280 - So, 81/8 + 24/35 = 3027/280
In mixed form: 10227/280
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