Add 24/6 and 30/80
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 30/80
24/6 + 30/80 is 35/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
24/6 = 24 × 40/6 × 40 = 960/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
960/240 + 90/240 = 960 + 90/240 = 1050/240 - 1050/240 simplified gives 35/8
- So, 24/6 + 30/80 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8
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