Add 10/35 and 42/80
10/35 + 42/80 is 227/280.
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,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560 - Add the two like fractions:
160/560 + 294/560 = 160 + 294/560 = 454/560 - 454/560 simplified gives 227/280
- So, 10/35 + 42/80 = 227/280
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