Add 80/35 and 20/18
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 1 2/18
80/35 + 20/18 is 214/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
80/35 = 80 × 18/35 × 18 = 1440/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
20/18 = 20 × 35/18 × 35 = 700/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/630 + 700/630 = 1440 + 700/630 = 2140/630 - 2140/630 simplified gives 214/63
- So, 80/35 + 20/18 = 214/63
In mixed form: 325/63
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