Add 35/56 and 49/80
35/56 + 49/80 is 99/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
35/56 = 35 × 10/56 × 10 = 350/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
49/80 = 49 × 7/80 × 7 = 343/560 - Add the two like fractions:
350/560 + 343/560 = 350 + 343/560 = 693/560 - 693/560 simplified gives 99/80
- So, 35/56 + 49/80 = 99/80
In mixed form: 119/80
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