Add 35/9 and 12/80
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 12/80
35/9 + 12/80 is 727/180.
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,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/720 + 108/720 = 2800 + 108/720 = 2908/720 - 2908/720 simplified gives 727/180
- So, 35/9 + 12/80 = 727/180
In mixed form: 47/180
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