Add 20/35 and 25/80
20/35 + 25/80 is 99/112.
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,
20/35 = 20 × 16/35 × 16 = 320/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
25/80 = 25 × 7/80 × 7 = 175/560 - Add the two like fractions:
320/560 + 175/560 = 320 + 175/560 = 495/560 - 495/560 simplified gives 99/112
- So, 20/35 + 25/80 = 99/112
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