Add 30/80 and 56/60
30/80 + 56/60 is 157/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
56/60 = 56 × 4/60 × 4 = 224/240 - Add the two like fractions:
90/240 + 224/240 = 90 + 224/240 = 314/240 - 314/240 simplified gives 157/120
- So, 30/80 + 56/60 = 157/120
In mixed form: 137/120
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