Add 35/18 and 25/80
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 25/80
35/18 + 25/80 is 325/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
35/18 = 35 × 40/18 × 40 = 1400/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
25/80 = 25 × 9/80 × 9 = 225/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/720 + 225/720 = 1400 + 225/720 = 1625/720 - 1625/720 simplified gives 325/144
- So, 35/18 + 25/80 = 325/144
In mixed form: 237/144
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