Add 3/30 and 14/80
3/30 + 14/80 is 11/40.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 8/30 × 8 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
24/240 + 42/240 = 24 + 42/240 = 66/240 - 66/240 simplified gives 11/40
- So, 3/30 + 14/80 = 11/40
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