Add 10/80 and 27/30
10/80 + 27/30 is 41/40.
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,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 216/240 = 30 + 216/240 = 246/240 - 246/240 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 10/80 + 27/30 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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