Add 30/6 and 15/80
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 15/80
30/6 + 15/80 is 83/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
30/6 = 30 × 40/6 × 40 = 1200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/240 + 45/240 = 1200 + 45/240 = 1245/240 - 1245/240 simplified gives 83/16
- So, 30/6 + 15/80 = 83/16
In mixed form: 53/16
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