Add 80/21 and 1/35
1st number: 3 17/21, 2nd number: 1/35
80/21 + 1/35 is 403/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
80/21 = 80 × 5/21 × 5 = 400/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
1/35 = 1 × 3/35 × 3 = 3/105 - Add the two like fractions:
400/105 + 3/105 = 400 + 3/105 = 403/105 - So, 80/21 + 1/35 = 403/105
In mixed form: 388/105
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