Add 30/3 and 15/80
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 15/80
30/3 + 15/80 is 163/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
30/3 = 30 × 80/3 × 80 = 2400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/240 + 45/240 = 2400 + 45/240 = 2445/240 - 2445/240 simplified gives 163/16
- So, 30/3 + 15/80 = 163/16
In mixed form: 103/16
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