Add 9/35 and 24/80
9/35 + 24/80 is 39/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
9/35 = 9 × 16/35 × 16 = 144/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Add the two like fractions:
144/560 + 168/560 = 144 + 168/560 = 312/560 - 312/560 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 9/35 + 24/80 = 39/70
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