Add 30/80 and 42/70
30/80 + 42/70 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
30/80 = 30 × 7/80 × 7 = 210/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
42/70 = 42 × 8/70 × 8 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
210/560 + 336/560 = 210 + 336/560 = 546/560 - 546/560 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 30/80 + 42/70 = 39/40
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