Add 35/75 and 4/80
35/75 + 4/80 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
4/80 = 4 × 15/80 × 15 = 60/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1200 + 60/1200 = 560 + 60/1200 = 620/1200 - 620/1200 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 35/75 + 4/80 = 31/60
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