Add 30/12 and 2/80
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 2/80
30/12 + 2/80 is 101/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
30/12 = 30 × 20/12 × 20 = 600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Add the two like fractions:
600/240 + 6/240 = 600 + 6/240 = 606/240 - 606/240 simplified gives 101/40
- So, 30/12 + 2/80 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40
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