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Add 81/8 and 5/35

1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 5/35

81/8 + 5/35 is 575/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    81/8 = 81 × 35/8 × 35 = 2835/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/280 + 40/280 = 2835 + 40/280 = 2875/280
  5. 2875/280 simplified gives 575/56
  6. So, 81/8 + 5/35 = 575/56
    In mixed form: 1015/56

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