Add 80/9 and 2/35
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 2/35
80/9 + 2/35 is 2818/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
80/9 = 80 × 35/9 × 35 = 2800/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/315 + 18/315 = 2800 + 18/315 = 2818/315 - So, 80/9 + 2/35 = 2818/315
In mixed form: 8298/315
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