Add 32/30 and 3/80
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 3/80
32/30 + 3/80 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Add the two like fractions:
256/240 + 9/240 = 256 + 9/240 = 265/240 - 265/240 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 32/30 + 3/80 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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