Add 30/9 and 49/80
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 49/80
30/9 + 49/80 is 947/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
30/9 = 30 × 80/9 × 80 = 2400/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
49/80 = 49 × 9/80 × 9 = 441/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/720 + 441/720 = 2400 + 441/720 = 2841/720 - 2841/720 simplified gives 947/240
- So, 30/9 + 49/80 = 947/240
In mixed form: 3227/240
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