Add 20/80 and 30/48
20/80 + 30/48 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 150/240 = 60 + 150/240 = 210/240 - 210/240 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 20/80 + 30/48 = 7/8
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