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Add 35/30 and 36/80

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 36/80

35/30 + 36/80 is 97/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/240 + 108/240 = 280 + 108/240 = 388/240
  5. 388/240 simplified gives 97/60
  6. So, 35/30 + 36/80 = 97/60
    In mixed form: 137/60

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