Add 30/80 and 50/36
1st number: 30/80, 2nd number: 1 14/36
30/80 + 50/36 is 127/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
30/80 = 30 × 9/80 × 9 = 270/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
50/36 = 50 × 20/36 × 20 = 1000/720 - Add the two like fractions:
270/720 + 1000/720 = 270 + 1000/720 = 1270/720 - 1270/720 simplified gives 127/72
- So, 30/80 + 50/36 = 127/72
In mixed form: 155/72
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