Add 30/6 and 72/80, Solve 5 0/6 + 72/80 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 72/80

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 72/80

30/6 + 72/80 is 59/10.

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,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
Add the two like fractions:
1200/240 + 216/240 = 1200 + 216/240 = 1416/240
1416/240 simplified gives 59/10
So, 30/6 + 72/80 = 59/10
In mixed form: 59/10

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