Add 30/80 and 8/60
30/80 + 8/60 is 61/120.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
90/240 + 32/240 = 90 + 32/240 = 122/240 - 122/240 simplified gives 61/120
- So, 30/80 + 8/60 = 61/120
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