Add 80/81 and 35/60
80/81 + 35/60 is 509/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
80/81 = 80 × 20/81 × 20 = 1600/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
35/60 = 35 × 27/60 × 27 = 945/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1620 + 945/1620 = 1600 + 945/1620 = 2545/1620 - 2545/1620 simplified gives 509/324
- So, 80/81 + 35/60 = 509/324
In mixed form: 1185/324
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