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Add 70/80 and 30/35

70/80 + 30/35 is 97/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    30/35 = 30 × 16/35 × 16 = 480/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/560 + 480/560 = 490 + 480/560 = 970/560
  5. 970/560 simplified gives 97/56
  6. So, 70/80 + 30/35 = 97/56
    In mixed form: 141/56

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