Add 80/35 and 20/24
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 20/24
80/35 + 20/24 is 131/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
80/35 = 80 × 24/35 × 24 = 1920/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/840 + 700/840 = 1920 + 700/840 = 2620/840 - 2620/840 simplified gives 131/42
- So, 80/35 + 20/24 = 131/42
In mixed form: 35/42
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