Add 30/24 and 15/80, Solve 1 6/24 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 30/24 and 15/80

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 15/80

30/24 + 15/80 is 23/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
30/24 = 30 × 10/24 × 10 = 300/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
300/240 + 45/240 = 300 + 45/240 = 345/240
345/240 simplified gives 23/16
So, 30/24 + 15/80 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16

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