Add 6/30 and 2/80
6/30 + 2/80 is 9/40.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Add the two like fractions:
48/240 + 6/240 = 48 + 6/240 = 54/240 - 54/240 simplified gives 9/40
- So, 6/30 + 2/80 = 9/40
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