Add 8/35 and 2/80
8/35 + 2/80 is 71/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Add the two like fractions:
128/560 + 14/560 = 128 + 14/560 = 142/560 - 142/560 simplified gives 71/280
- So, 8/35 + 2/80 = 71/280
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