Add 35/10 and 50/80
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 50/80
35/10 + 50/80 is 33/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
35/10 = 35 × 8/10 × 8 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Add the two like fractions:
280/80 + 50/80 = 280 + 50/80 = 330/80 - 330/80 simplified gives 33/8
- So, 35/10 + 50/80 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8
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