Add 80/32 and 5/35
1st number: 2 16/32, 2nd number: 5/35
80/32 + 5/35 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
80/32 = 80 × 35/32 × 35 = 2800/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
5/35 = 5 × 32/35 × 32 = 160/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/1120 + 160/1120 = 2800 + 160/1120 = 2960/1120 - 2960/1120 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 80/32 + 5/35 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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