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Add 80/30 and 35/90

1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 35/90

80/30 + 35/90 is 55/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    80/30 = 80 × 3/30 × 3 = 240/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/90 + 35/90 = 240 + 35/90 = 275/90
  5. 275/90 simplified gives 55/18
  6. So, 80/30 + 35/90 = 55/18
    In mixed form: 31/18

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