Add 35/4 and 30/60
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 30/60
35/4 + 30/60 is 37/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
35/4 = 35 × 15/4 × 15 = 525/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
525/60 + 30/60 = 525 + 30/60 = 555/60 - 555/60 simplified gives 37/4
- So, 35/4 + 30/60 = 37/4
In mixed form: 91/4
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