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Add 42/8 and 35/80

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 35/80

42/8 + 35/80 is 91/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    42/8 = 42 × 10/8 × 10 = 420/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/80 + 35/80 = 420 + 35/80 = 455/80
  5. 455/80 simplified gives 91/16
  6. So, 42/8 + 35/80 = 91/16
    In mixed form: 511/16

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