Add 80/36 and 35/40
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 35/40
80/36 + 35/40 is 223/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
80/36 = 80 × 10/36 × 10 = 800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
800/360 + 315/360 = 800 + 315/360 = 1115/360 - 1115/360 simplified gives 223/72
- So, 80/36 + 35/40 = 223/72
In mixed form: 37/72
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