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Add 35/4 and 28/80

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 28/80

35/4 + 28/80 is 91/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    35/4 = 35 × 20/4 × 20 = 700/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    28/80 = 28 × 1/80 × 1 = 28/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/80 + 28/80 = 700 + 28/80 = 728/80
  5. 728/80 simplified gives 91/10
  6. So, 35/4 + 28/80 = 91/10
    In mixed form: 91/10

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