Add 35/24 and 7/80
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 7/80
35/24 + 7/80 is 371/240.
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,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Add the two like fractions:
350/240 + 21/240 = 350 + 21/240 = 371/240 - So, 35/24 + 7/80 = 371/240
In mixed form: 1131/240
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