Add 80/16 and 15/35
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 15/35
80/16 + 15/35 is 38/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
80/16 = 80 × 35/16 × 35 = 2800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/560 + 240/560 = 2800 + 240/560 = 3040/560 - 3040/560 simplified gives 38/7
- So, 80/16 + 15/35 = 38/7
In mixed form: 53/7
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