Add 2/30 and 50/80
2/30 + 50/80 is 83/120.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
16/240 + 150/240 = 16 + 150/240 = 166/240 - 166/240 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 2/30 + 50/80 = 83/120
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