Add 1/30 and 9/80
1/30 + 9/80 is 7/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Add the two like fractions:
8/240 + 27/240 = 8 + 27/240 = 35/240 - 35/240 simplified gives 7/48
- So, 1/30 + 9/80 = 7/48
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