Add 80/35 and 21/30
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 21/30
80/35 + 21/30 is 209/70.
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,
80/35 = 80 × 6/35 × 6 = 480/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
480/210 + 147/210 = 480 + 147/210 = 627/210 - 627/210 simplified gives 209/70
- So, 80/35 + 21/30 = 209/70
In mixed form: 269/70
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