Add 60/35 and 80/45
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 1 35/45
60/35 + 80/45 is 220/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
60/35 = 60 × 9/35 × 9 = 540/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
80/45 = 80 × 7/45 × 7 = 560/315 - Add the two like fractions:
540/315 + 560/315 = 540 + 560/315 = 1100/315 - 1100/315 simplified gives 220/63
- So, 60/35 + 80/45 = 220/63
In mixed form: 331/63
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