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Add 80/6 and 16/35

1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 16/35

80/6 + 16/35 is 1448/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    80/6 = 80 × 35/6 × 35 = 2800/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/210 + 96/210 = 2800 + 96/210 = 2896/210
  5. 2896/210 simplified gives 1448/105
  6. So, 80/6 + 16/35 = 1448/105
    In mixed form: 1383/105

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