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Add 6/10 and 35/80

6/10 + 35/80 is 83/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/80 + 35/80 = 48 + 35/80 = 83/80
  5. So, 6/10 + 35/80 = 83/80
    In mixed form: 13/80

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