Add 2/30 and 24/80
2/30 + 24/80 is 11/30.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
16/240 + 72/240 = 16 + 72/240 = 88/240 - 88/240 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 2/30 + 24/80 = 11/30
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