Add 35/30 and 2/80
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 2/80
35/30 + 2/80 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Add the two like fractions:
280/240 + 6/240 = 280 + 6/240 = 286/240 - 286/240 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 35/30 + 2/80 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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