Add 84/8 and 8/35
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 8/35
84/8 + 8/35 is 751/70.
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,
84/8 = 84 × 35/8 × 35 = 2940/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/280 + 64/280 = 2940 + 64/280 = 3004/280 - 3004/280 simplified gives 751/70
- So, 84/8 + 8/35 = 751/70
In mixed form: 1051/70
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