Add 80/28 and 9/35
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 9/35
80/28 + 9/35 is 109/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
80/28 = 80 × 5/28 × 5 = 400/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
400/140 + 36/140 = 400 + 36/140 = 436/140 - 436/140 simplified gives 109/35
- So, 80/28 + 9/35 = 109/35
In mixed form: 34/35
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