Add 80/35 and 25/8
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 3 1/8
80/35 + 25/8 is 303/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
80/35 = 80 × 8/35 × 8 = 640/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280 - Add the two like fractions:
640/280 + 875/280 = 640 + 875/280 = 1515/280 - 1515/280 simplified gives 303/56
- So, 80/35 + 25/8 = 303/56
In mixed form: 523/56
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