Add 30/45 and 35/80
30/45 + 35/80 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720 - Add the two like fractions:
480/720 + 315/720 = 480 + 315/720 = 795/720 - 795/720 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 30/45 + 35/80 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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