Add 35/9 and 30/80
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 30/80
35/9 + 30/80 is 307/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
35/9 = 35 × 80/9 × 80 = 2800/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
30/80 = 30 × 9/80 × 9 = 270/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/720 + 270/720 = 2800 + 270/720 = 3070/720 - 3070/720 simplified gives 307/72
- So, 35/9 + 30/80 = 307/72
In mixed form: 419/72
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