Add 80/15 and 9/35
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 9/35
80/15 + 9/35 is 587/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
80/15 = 80 × 7/15 × 7 = 560/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105 - Add the two like fractions:
560/105 + 27/105 = 560 + 27/105 = 587/105 - So, 80/15 + 9/35 = 587/105
In mixed form: 562/105
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