Add 80/35 and 28/9, Solve 2 10/35 + 3 1/9 as a fraction

Add 80/35 and 28/9

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

80/35 + 28/9 is 340/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
80/35 = 80 × 9/35 × 9 = 720/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
28/9 = 28 × 35/9 × 35 = 980/315
Add the two like fractions:
720/315 + 980/315 = 720 + 980/315 = 1700/315
1700/315 simplified gives 340/63
So, 80/35 + 28/9 = 340/63
In mixed form: 525/63

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