Add 80/35 and 84/40
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 2 4/40
80/35 + 84/40 is 307/70.
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,
84/40 = 84 × 7/40 × 7 = 588/280 - Add the two like fractions:
640/280 + 588/280 = 640 + 588/280 = 1228/280 - 1228/280 simplified gives 307/70
- So, 80/35 + 84/40 = 307/70
In mixed form: 427/70
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