Add 10/80 and 8/30
10/80 + 8/30 is 47/120.
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,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 64/240 = 30 + 64/240 = 94/240 - 94/240 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 10/80 + 8/30 = 47/120
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