Add 80/25 and 7/35
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 7/35
80/25 + 7/35 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
80/25 = 80 × 7/25 × 7 = 560/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
7/35 = 7 × 5/35 × 5 = 35/175 - Add the two like fractions:
560/175 + 35/175 = 560 + 35/175 = 595/175 - 595/175 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 80/25 + 7/35 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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