Add 35/80 and 50/45
1st number: 35/80, 2nd number: 1 5/45
35/80 + 50/45 is 223/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720 - Add the two like fractions:
315/720 + 800/720 = 315 + 800/720 = 1115/720 - 1115/720 simplified gives 223/144
- So, 35/80 + 50/45 = 223/144
In mixed form: 179/144
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