Add 24/80 and 30/35
24/80 + 30/35 is 81/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
30/35 = 30 × 16/35 × 16 = 480/560 - Add the two like fractions:
168/560 + 480/560 = 168 + 480/560 = 648/560 - 648/560 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 24/80 + 30/35 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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