Add 80/35 and 30/56
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 30/56
80/35 + 30/56 is 79/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
80/35 = 80 × 8/35 × 8 = 640/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Add the two like fractions:
640/280 + 150/280 = 640 + 150/280 = 790/280 - 790/280 simplified gives 79/28
- So, 80/35 + 30/56 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28
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