Add 70/2 and 75/80
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 75/80
70/2 + 75/80 is 575/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
70/2 = 70 × 40/2 × 40 = 2800/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
75/80 = 75 × 1/80 × 1 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/80 + 75/80 = 2800 + 75/80 = 2875/80 - 2875/80 simplified gives 575/16
- So, 70/2 + 75/80 = 575/16
In mixed form: 3515/16
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