Add 80/35 and 30/49
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 30/49
80/35 + 30/49 is 142/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
80/35 = 80 × 7/35 × 7 = 560/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
30/49 = 30 × 5/49 × 5 = 150/245 - Add the two like fractions:
560/245 + 150/245 = 560 + 150/245 = 710/245 - 710/245 simplified gives 142/49
- So, 80/35 + 30/49 = 142/49
In mixed form: 244/49
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