Add 35/30 and 2/8
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 2/8
35/30 + 2/8 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
35/30 = 35 × 4/30 × 4 = 140/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
140/120 + 30/120 = 140 + 30/120 = 170/120 - 170/120 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 35/30 + 2/8 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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