Add 1/80 and 15/30
1/80 + 15/30 is 41/80.
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,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240 - Add the two like fractions:
3/240 + 120/240 = 3 + 120/240 = 123/240 - 123/240 simplified gives 41/80
- So, 1/80 + 15/30 = 41/80
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