Add 30/8 and 50/80
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 50/80
30/8 + 50/80 is 35/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
30/8 = 30 × 10/8 × 10 = 300/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Add the two like fractions:
300/80 + 50/80 = 300 + 50/80 = 350/80 - 350/80 simplified gives 35/8
- So, 30/8 + 50/80 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8
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