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Add 35/80 and 7/75

35/80 + 7/75 is 637/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    35/80 = 35 × 15/80 × 15 = 525/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    7/75 = 7 × 16/75 × 16 = 112/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/1200 + 112/1200 = 525 + 112/1200 = 637/1200
  5. So, 35/80 + 7/75 = 637/1200

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