Add 5/30 and 18/80
5/30 + 18/80 is 47/120.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 54/240 = 40 + 54/240 = 94/240 - 94/240 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 5/30 + 18/80 = 47/120
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