Add 27/30 and 50/80
27/30 + 50/80 is 61/40.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 150/240 = 216 + 150/240 = 366/240 - 366/240 simplified gives 61/40
- So, 27/30 + 50/80 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40
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