Add 28/80 and 8/35
28/80 + 8/35 is 81/140.
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,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560 - Add the two like fractions:
196/560 + 128/560 = 196 + 128/560 = 324/560 - 324/560 simplified gives 81/140
- So, 28/80 + 8/35 = 81/140
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