Add 3/30 and 42/80
3/30 + 42/80 is 5/8.
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,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Add the two like fractions:
24/240 + 126/240 = 24 + 126/240 = 150/240 - 150/240 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 3/30 + 42/80 = 5/8
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