Add 30/80 and 15/81
30/80 + 15/81 is 121/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
30/80 = 30 × 81/80 × 81 = 2430/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
15/81 = 15 × 80/81 × 80 = 1200/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/6480 + 1200/6480 = 2430 + 1200/6480 = 3630/6480 - 3630/6480 simplified gives 121/216
- So, 30/80 + 15/81 = 121/216
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