Add 80/35 and 16/20
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 16/20
80/35 + 16/20 is 108/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
80/35 = 80 × 4/35 × 4 = 320/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
320/140 + 112/140 = 320 + 112/140 = 432/140 - 432/140 simplified gives 108/35
- So, 80/35 + 16/20 = 108/35
In mixed form: 33/35
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