Add 4/80 and 2/30
4/80 + 2/30 is 7/60.
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,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
12/240 + 16/240 = 12 + 16/240 = 28/240 - 28/240 simplified gives 7/60
- So, 4/80 + 2/30 = 7/60
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