Add 80/35 and 18/70
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 18/70
80/35 + 18/70 is 89/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
80/35 = 80 × 2/35 × 2 = 160/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
18/70 = 18 × 1/70 × 1 = 18/70 - Add the two like fractions:
160/70 + 18/70 = 160 + 18/70 = 178/70 - 178/70 simplified gives 89/35
- So, 80/35 + 18/70 = 89/35
In mixed form: 219/35
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