Add 5/35 and 5/80
5/35 + 5/80 is 23/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Add the two like fractions:
80/560 + 35/560 = 80 + 35/560 = 115/560 - 115/560 simplified gives 23/112
- So, 5/35 + 5/80 = 23/112
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