Add 8/35 and 27/30
8/35 + 27/30 is 79/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Add the two like fractions:
48/210 + 189/210 = 48 + 189/210 = 237/210 - 237/210 simplified gives 79/70
- So, 8/35 + 27/30 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70
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