Add 30/6 and 20/80, Solve 5 0/6 + 20/80 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 20/80

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 20/80

30/6 + 20/80 is 21/4.

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,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
Add the two like fractions:
1200/240 + 60/240 = 1200 + 60/240 = 1260/240
1260/240 simplified gives 21/4
So, 30/6 + 20/80 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4

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