Add 30/40 and 60/80
30/40 + 60/80 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
30/40 = 30 × 2/40 × 2 = 60/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
60/80 = 60 × 1/80 × 1 = 60/80 - Add the two like fractions:
60/80 + 60/80 = 60 + 60/80 = 120/80 - 120/80 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 30/40 + 60/80 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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