Add 35/80 and 60/70
35/80 + 60/70 is 145/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
60/70 = 60 × 8/70 × 8 = 480/560 - Add the two like fractions:
245/560 + 480/560 = 245 + 480/560 = 725/560 - 725/560 simplified gives 145/112
- So, 35/80 + 60/70 = 145/112
In mixed form: 133/112
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