Add 80/70 and 35/50, Solve 1 10/70 + 35/50 as a fraction

Add 80/70 and 35/50

1^st number: 1 10/70, 2^nd number: 35/50

80/70 + 35/50 is 129/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
80/70 = 80 × 5/70 × 5 = 400/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350
Add the two like fractions:
400/350 + 245/350 = 400 + 245/350 = 645/350
645/350 simplified gives 129/70
So, 80/70 + 35/50 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70

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