Add 2/8 and 80/30
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 2 20/30
2/8 + 80/30 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
80/30 = 80 × 4/30 × 4 = 320/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 320/120 = 30 + 320/120 = 350/120 - 350/120 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 2/8 + 80/30 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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