Add 8/35 and 20/80
8/35 + 20/80 is 67/140.
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,
20/80 = 20 × 7/80 × 7 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
128/560 + 140/560 = 128 + 140/560 = 268/560 - 268/560 simplified gives 67/140
- So, 8/35 + 20/80 = 67/140
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