Add 18/30 and 18/80
18/30 + 18/80 is 33/40.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 8/30 × 8 = 144/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
144/240 + 54/240 = 144 + 54/240 = 198/240 - 198/240 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 18/30 + 18/80 = 33/40
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