Add 35/9 and 10/80
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 10/80
35/9 + 10/80 is 289/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
35/9 = 35 × 80/9 × 80 = 2800/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/720 + 90/720 = 2800 + 90/720 = 2890/720 - 2890/720 simplified gives 289/72
- So, 35/9 + 10/80 = 289/72
In mixed form: 41/72
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