Add 35/80 and 49/81
35/80 + 49/81 is 1351/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
35/80 = 35 × 81/80 × 81 = 2835/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
49/81 = 49 × 80/81 × 80 = 3920/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/6480 + 3920/6480 = 2835 + 3920/6480 = 6755/6480 - 6755/6480 simplified gives 1351/1296
- So, 35/80 + 49/81 = 1351/1296
In mixed form: 155/1296
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