Add 2/80 and 8/35
2/80 + 8/35 is 71/280.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560 - Add the two like fractions:
14/560 + 128/560 = 14 + 128/560 = 142/560 - 142/560 simplified gives 71/280
- So, 2/80 + 8/35 = 71/280
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