Add 35/80 and 10/12
35/80 + 10/12 is 61/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
10/12 = 10 × 20/12 × 20 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
105/240 + 200/240 = 105 + 200/240 = 305/240 - 305/240 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 35/80 + 10/12 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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