Add 80/35 and 48/70
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 48/70
80/35 + 48/70 is 104/35.
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,
48/70 = 48 × 1/70 × 1 = 48/70 - Add the two like fractions:
160/70 + 48/70 = 160 + 48/70 = 208/70 - 208/70 simplified gives 104/35
- So, 80/35 + 48/70 = 104/35
In mixed form: 234/35
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