Add 30/81 and 30/80
30/81 + 30/80 is 161/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
30/81 = 30 × 80/81 × 80 = 2400/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
30/80 = 30 × 81/80 × 81 = 2430/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/6480 + 2430/6480 = 2400 + 2430/6480 = 4830/6480 - 4830/6480 simplified gives 161/216
- So, 30/81 + 30/80 = 161/216
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