Add 14/30 and 10/80
14/30 + 10/80 is 71/120.
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,
14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
112/240 + 30/240 = 112 + 30/240 = 142/240 - 142/240 simplified gives 71/120
- So, 14/30 + 10/80 = 71/120
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