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Add 1/80 and 42/30

1st number: 1/80, 2nd number: 1 12/30

1/80 + 42/30 is 113/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    42/30 = 42 × 8/30 × 8 = 336/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/240 + 336/240 = 3 + 336/240 = 339/240
  5. 339/240 simplified gives 113/80
  6. So, 1/80 + 42/30 = 113/80
    In mixed form: 133/80

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