Add 49/80 and 16/30
49/80 + 16/30 is 55/48.
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,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
16/30 = 16 × 8/30 × 8 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
147/240 + 128/240 = 147 + 128/240 = 275/240 - 275/240 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 49/80 + 16/30 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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