Add 35/4 and 30/80
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 30/80
35/4 + 30/80 is 73/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
35/4 = 35 × 20/4 × 20 = 700/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80 - Add the two like fractions:
700/80 + 30/80 = 700 + 30/80 = 730/80 - 730/80 simplified gives 73/8
- So, 35/4 + 30/80 = 73/8
In mixed form: 91/8
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