Add 3/80 and 35/36
3/80 + 35/36 is 727/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
35/36 = 35 × 20/36 × 20 = 700/720 - Add the two like fractions:
27/720 + 700/720 = 27 + 700/720 = 727/720 - So, 3/80 + 35/36 = 727/720
In mixed form: 17/720
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