Add 80/35 and 75/40
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 1 35/40
80/35 + 75/40 is 233/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280 - Add the two like fractions:
640/280 + 525/280 = 640 + 525/280 = 1165/280 - 1165/280 simplified gives 233/56
- So, 80/35 + 75/40 = 233/56
In mixed form: 49/56
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