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Add 8/35 and 2/30

8/35 + 2/30 is 31/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/210 + 14/210 = 48 + 14/210 = 62/210
  5. 62/210 simplified gives 31/105
  6. So, 8/35 + 2/30 = 31/105

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