Add 27/30 and 30/80
27/30 + 30/80 is 51/40.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 8/30 × 8 = 216/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 90/240 = 216 + 90/240 = 306/240 - 306/240 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 27/30 + 30/80 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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