Add 14/30 and 45/80, Solve 14/30 + 45/80 as a fraction

Add 14/30 and 45/80

14/30 + 45/80 is 247/240.

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,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
Add the two like fractions:
112/240 + 135/240 = 112 + 135/240 = 247/240
So, 14/30 + 45/80 = 247/240
In mixed form: 17/240

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