Add 35/24 and 49/80
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 49/80
35/24 + 49/80 is 497/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
35/24 = 35 × 10/24 × 10 = 350/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Add the two like fractions:
350/240 + 147/240 = 350 + 147/240 = 497/240 - So, 35/24 + 49/80 = 497/240
In mixed form: 217/240
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