Add 6/30 and 4/80
6/30 + 4/80 is 1/4.
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,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Add the two like fractions:
48/240 + 12/240 = 48 + 12/240 = 60/240 - 60/240 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 6/30 + 4/80 = 1/4
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