Add 80/4 and 70/75
1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 70/75
80/4 + 70/75 is 314/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
80/4 = 80 × 75/4 × 75 = 6000/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
6000/300 + 280/300 = 6000 + 280/300 = 6280/300 - 6280/300 simplified gives 314/15
- So, 80/4 + 70/75 = 314/15
In mixed form: 2014/15
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