Add 30/3 and 45/80
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 45/80
30/3 + 45/80 is 169/16.
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,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/240 + 135/240 = 2400 + 135/240 = 2535/240 - 2535/240 simplified gives 169/16
- So, 30/3 + 45/80 = 169/16
In mixed form: 109/16
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