Add 35/7 and 40/30
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 1 10/30
35/7 + 40/30 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
35/7 = 35 × 30/7 × 30 = 1050/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/210 + 280/210 = 1050 + 280/210 = 1330/210 - 1330/210 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 35/7 + 40/30 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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