Add 24/30 and 25/80
24/30 + 25/80 is 89/80.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 8/30 × 8 = 192/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 75/240 = 192 + 75/240 = 267/240 - 267/240 simplified gives 89/80
- So, 24/30 + 25/80 = 89/80
In mixed form: 19/80
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