Add 35/80 and 28/50
35/80 + 28/50 is 399/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
35/80 = 35 × 5/80 × 5 = 175/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
28/50 = 28 × 8/50 × 8 = 224/400 - Add the two like fractions:
175/400 + 224/400 = 175 + 224/400 = 399/400 - So, 35/80 + 28/50 = 399/400
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