Add 9/35 and 8/80
9/35 + 8/80 is 5/14.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560 - Add the two like fractions:
144/560 + 56/560 = 144 + 56/560 = 200/560 - 200/560 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 9/35 + 8/80 = 5/14
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