Add 24/80 and 8/30
24/80 + 8/30 is 17/30.
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,
24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240 - Add the two like fractions:
72/240 + 64/240 = 72 + 64/240 = 136/240 - 136/240 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 24/80 + 8/30 = 17/30
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