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Add 2/30 and 1/80

2/30 + 1/80 is 19/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/240 + 3/240 = 16 + 3/240 = 19/240
  5. So, 2/30 + 1/80 = 19/240

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