Add 60/80 and 10/35
60/80 + 10/35 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560 - Add the two like fractions:
420/560 + 160/560 = 420 + 160/560 = 580/560 - 580/560 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 60/80 + 10/35 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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