Add 30/80 and 9/14
30/80 + 9/14 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 14 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 14 × 40 = 560,
9/14 = 9 × 40/14 × 40 = 360/560 - Add the two like fractions:
210/560 + 360/560 = 210 + 360/560 = 570/560 - 570/560 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 30/80 + 9/14 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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