Add 35/80 and 5/7
35/80 + 5/7 is 129/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
5/7 = 5 × 80/7 × 80 = 400/560 - Add the two like fractions:
245/560 + 400/560 = 245 + 400/560 = 645/560 - 645/560 simplified gives 129/112
- So, 35/80 + 5/7 = 129/112
In mixed form: 117/112
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