Add 30/4 and 75/80
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 75/80
30/4 + 75/80 is 135/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
30/4 = 30 × 20/4 × 20 = 600/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
75/80 = 75 × 1/80 × 1 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
600/80 + 75/80 = 600 + 75/80 = 675/80 - 675/80 simplified gives 135/16
- So, 30/4 + 75/80 = 135/16
In mixed form: 87/16
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