Add 35/40 and 30/80
35/40 + 30/80 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
35/40 = 35 × 2/40 × 2 = 70/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80 - Add the two like fractions:
70/80 + 30/80 = 70 + 30/80 = 100/80 - 100/80 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 35/40 + 30/80 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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