Add 9/35 and 50/80
9/35 + 50/80 is 247/280.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560 - Add the two like fractions:
144/560 + 350/560 = 144 + 350/560 = 494/560 - 494/560 simplified gives 247/280
- So, 9/35 + 50/80 = 247/280
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