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Add 28/9 and 35/80

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 35/80

28/9 + 35/80 is 511/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    28/9 = 28 × 80/9 × 80 = 2240/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/720 + 315/720 = 2240 + 315/720 = 2555/720
  5. 2555/720 simplified gives 511/144
  6. So, 28/9 + 35/80 = 511/144
    In mixed form: 379/144

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