Add 35/45 and 28/80
35/45 + 28/80 is 203/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
28/80 = 28 × 9/80 × 9 = 252/720 - Add the two like fractions:
560/720 + 252/720 = 560 + 252/720 = 812/720 - 812/720 simplified gives 203/180
- So, 35/45 + 28/80 = 203/180
In mixed form: 123/180
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