Add 15/2 and 30/80
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 30/80
15/2 + 30/80 is 63/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
15/2 = 15 × 40/2 × 40 = 600/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80 - Add the two like fractions:
600/80 + 30/80 = 600 + 30/80 = 630/80 - 630/80 simplified gives 63/8
- So, 15/2 + 30/80 = 63/8
In mixed form: 77/8
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