Add 35/12 and 30/80, Solve 2 11/12 + 30/80 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 30/80

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 30/80

35/12 + 30/80 is 79/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
35/12 = 35 × 20/12 × 20 = 700/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
Add the two like fractions:
700/240 + 90/240 = 700 + 90/240 = 790/240
790/240 simplified gives 79/24
So, 35/12 + 30/80 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24

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