Add 35/8 and 7/30
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 7/30
35/8 + 7/30 is 553/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
525/120 + 28/120 = 525 + 28/120 = 553/120 - So, 35/8 + 7/30 = 553/120
In mixed form: 473/120
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