Add 80/35 and 15/49
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 15/49
80/35 + 15/49 is 127/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
80/35 = 80 × 7/35 × 7 = 560/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
15/49 = 15 × 5/49 × 5 = 75/245 - Add the two like fractions:
560/245 + 75/245 = 560 + 75/245 = 635/245 - 635/245 simplified gives 127/49
- So, 80/35 + 15/49 = 127/49
In mixed form: 229/49
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