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Add 49/35 and 4/80

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 4/80

49/35 + 4/80 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    49/35 = 49 × 16/35 × 16 = 784/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/560 + 28/560 = 784 + 28/560 = 812/560
  5. 812/560 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 49/35 + 4/80 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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