Add 35/80 and 30/96
35/80 + 30/96 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
35/80 = 35 × 6/80 × 6 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Add the two like fractions:
210/480 + 150/480 = 210 + 150/480 = 360/480 - 360/480 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 35/80 + 30/96 = 3/4
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