Add 35/84 and 35/80
35/84 + 35/80 is 41/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
35/84 = 35 × 20/84 × 20 = 700/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
35/80 = 35 × 21/80 × 21 = 735/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1680 + 735/1680 = 700 + 735/1680 = 1435/1680 - 1435/1680 simplified gives 41/48
- So, 35/84 + 35/80 = 41/48
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