Add 80/8 and 5/35
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 5/35
80/8 + 5/35 is 71/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
80/8 = 80 × 35/8 × 35 = 2800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/280 + 40/280 = 2800 + 40/280 = 2840/280 - 2840/280 simplified gives 71/7
- So, 80/8 + 5/35 = 71/7
In mixed form: 101/7
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