Add 35/45 and 30/80
35/45 + 30/80 is 83/72.
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,
30/80 = 30 × 9/80 × 9 = 270/720 - Add the two like fractions:
560/720 + 270/720 = 560 + 270/720 = 830/720 - 830/720 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 35/45 + 30/80 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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