Add 60/30 and 8/35
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 8/35
60/30 + 8/35 is 78/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
60/30 = 60 × 7/30 × 7 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 48/210 = 420 + 48/210 = 468/210 - 468/210 simplified gives 78/35
- So, 60/30 + 8/35 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/30+16/35 60/30+8/70 60/30+24/35 60/90+8/35 60/30+40/35 60/30+56/35