Add 35/60 and 8/30
35/60 + 8/30 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
35/60 + 16/60 = 35 + 16/60 = 51/60 - 51/60 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 35/60 + 8/30 = 17/20
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