Add 2/80 and 36/30
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 1 6/30
2/80 + 36/30 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
36/30 = 36 × 8/30 × 8 = 288/240 - Add the two like fractions:
6/240 + 288/240 = 6 + 288/240 = 294/240 - 294/240 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 2/80 + 36/30 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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