Add 30/80 and 45/50
30/80 + 45/50 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
30/80 = 30 × 5/80 × 5 = 150/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/400 + 360/400 = 150 + 360/400 = 510/400 - 510/400 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 30/80 + 45/50 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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