Add 50/80 and 10/30
50/80 + 10/30 is 23/24.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
10/30 = 10 × 8/30 × 8 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 80/240 = 150 + 80/240 = 230/240 - 230/240 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 50/80 + 10/30 = 23/24
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