Add 35/80 and 30/48
35/80 + 30/48 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
105/240 + 150/240 = 105 + 150/240 = 255/240 - 255/240 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 35/80 + 30/48 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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