Add 80/28 and 30/25
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 1 5/25
80/28 + 30/25 is 142/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
80/28 = 80 × 25/28 × 25 = 2000/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
30/25 = 30 × 28/25 × 28 = 840/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/700 + 840/700 = 2000 + 840/700 = 2840/700 - 2840/700 simplified gives 142/35
- So, 80/28 + 30/25 = 142/35
In mixed form: 42/35
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