Add 80/50 and 6/7
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 6/7
80/50 + 6/7 is 86/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
80/50 = 80 × 7/50 × 7 = 560/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
6/7 = 6 × 50/7 × 50 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
560/350 + 300/350 = 560 + 300/350 = 860/350 - 860/350 simplified gives 86/35
- So, 80/50 + 6/7 = 86/35
In mixed form: 216/35
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