Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 30/4 and 60/80

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 60/80

30/4 + 60/80 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    30/4 = 30 × 20/4 × 20 = 600/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    60/80 = 60 × 1/80 × 1 = 60/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/80 + 60/80 = 600 + 60/80 = 660/80
  5. 660/80 simplified gives 33/4
  6. So, 30/4 + 60/80 = 33/4
    In mixed form: 81/4

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com