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Add 35/10 and 30/80

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 30/80

35/10 + 30/80 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    35/10 = 35 × 8/10 × 8 = 280/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/80 + 30/80 = 280 + 30/80 = 310/80
  5. 310/80 simplified gives 31/8
  6. So, 35/10 + 30/80 = 31/8
    In mixed form: 37/8

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