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Add 24/35 and 1/80

24/35 + 1/80 is 391/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    24/35 = 24 × 16/35 × 16 = 384/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    1/80 = 1 × 7/80 × 7 = 7/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/560 + 7/560 = 384 + 7/560 = 391/560
  5. So, 24/35 + 1/80 = 391/560

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