Add 36/80 and 20/30
36/80 + 20/30 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
108/240 + 160/240 = 108 + 160/240 = 268/240 - 268/240 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 36/80 + 20/30 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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