Add 2/35 and 30/80
2/35 + 30/80 is 121/280.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
30/80 = 30 × 7/80 × 7 = 210/560 - Add the two like fractions:
32/560 + 210/560 = 32 + 210/560 = 242/560 - 242/560 simplified gives 121/280
- So, 2/35 + 30/80 = 121/280
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