Add 2/80 and 16/35
2/80 + 16/35 is 27/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
16/35 = 16 × 16/35 × 16 = 256/560 - Add the two like fractions:
14/560 + 256/560 = 14 + 256/560 = 270/560 - 270/560 simplified gives 27/56
- So, 2/80 + 16/35 = 27/56
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