Add 35/3 and 12/80
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 12/80
35/3 + 12/80 is 709/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
35/3 = 35 × 80/3 × 80 = 2800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/240 + 36/240 = 2800 + 36/240 = 2836/240 - 2836/240 simplified gives 709/60
- So, 35/3 + 12/80 = 709/60
In mixed form: 1149/60
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