Add 35/12 and 42/80
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 42/80
35/12 + 42/80 is 413/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
35/12 = 35 × 20/12 × 20 = 700/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Add the two like fractions:
700/240 + 126/240 = 700 + 126/240 = 826/240 - 826/240 simplified gives 413/120
- So, 35/12 + 42/80 = 413/120
In mixed form: 353/120
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