Add 15/30 and 63/80
15/30 + 63/80 is 103/80.
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,
15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 189/240 = 120 + 189/240 = 309/240 - 309/240 simplified gives 103/80
- So, 15/30 + 63/80 = 103/80
In mixed form: 123/80
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