Add 35/2 and 15/80, Solve 17 1/2 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 35/2 and 15/80

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 15/80

35/2 + 15/80 is 283/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
35/2 = 35 × 40/2 × 40 = 1400/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
Add the two like fractions:
1400/80 + 15/80 = 1400 + 15/80 = 1415/80
1415/80 simplified gives 283/16
So, 35/2 + 15/80 = 283/16
In mixed form: 1711/16

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