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Add 7/2 and 75/80

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 75/80

7/2 + 75/80 is 71/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    7/2 = 7 × 40/2 × 40 = 280/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    75/80 = 75 × 1/80 × 1 = 75/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/80 + 75/80 = 280 + 75/80 = 355/80
  5. 355/80 simplified gives 71/16
  6. So, 7/2 + 75/80 = 71/16
    In mixed form: 47/16

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