Add 16/80 and 5/30
16/80 + 5/30 is 11/30.
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,
16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
48/240 + 40/240 = 48 + 40/240 = 88/240 - 88/240 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 16/80 + 5/30 = 11/30
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