Add 35/8 and 8/30
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 8/30
35/8 + 8/30 is 557/120.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120 - Add the two like fractions:
525/120 + 32/120 = 525 + 32/120 = 557/120 - So, 35/8 + 8/30 = 557/120
In mixed form: 477/120
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