Add 30/6 and 3/80, Solve 5 0/6 + 3/80 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 3/80

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 3/80

30/6 + 3/80 is 403/80.

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,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
Add the two like fractions:
1200/240 + 9/240 = 1200 + 9/240 = 1209/240
1209/240 simplified gives 403/80
So, 30/6 + 3/80 = 403/80
In mixed form: 53/80

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