Add 35/6 and 48/80
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 48/80
35/6 + 48/80 is 193/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
35/6 = 35 × 40/6 × 40 = 1400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
48/80 = 48 × 3/80 × 3 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/240 + 144/240 = 1400 + 144/240 = 1544/240 - 1544/240 simplified gives 193/30
- So, 35/6 + 48/80 = 193/30
In mixed form: 613/30
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