Add 2/80 and 7/30
2/80 + 7/30 is 31/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240 - Add the two like fractions:
6/240 + 56/240 = 6 + 56/240 = 62/240 - 62/240 simplified gives 31/120
- So, 2/80 + 7/30 = 31/120
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