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Add 90/35 and 6/80

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 6/80

90/35 + 6/80 is 741/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    90/35 = 90 × 16/35 × 16 = 1440/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/560 + 42/560 = 1440 + 42/560 = 1482/560
  5. 1482/560 simplified gives 741/280
  6. So, 90/35 + 6/80 = 741/280
    In mixed form: 2181/280

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