Add 5/80 and 35/70
5/80 + 35/70 is 9/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
35/70 = 35 × 8/70 × 8 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
35/560 + 280/560 = 35 + 280/560 = 315/560 - 315/560 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 5/80 + 35/70 = 9/16
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