Add 80/18 and 9/35
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 9/35
80/18 + 9/35 is 1481/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
80/18 = 80 × 35/18 × 35 = 2800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
9/35 = 9 × 18/35 × 18 = 162/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/630 + 162/630 = 2800 + 162/630 = 2962/630 - 2962/630 simplified gives 1481/315
- So, 80/18 + 9/35 = 1481/315
In mixed form: 4221/315
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