Add 7/30 and 6/80
7/30 + 6/80 is 37/120.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Add the two like fractions:
56/240 + 18/240 = 56 + 18/240 = 74/240 - 74/240 simplified gives 37/120
- So, 7/30 + 6/80 = 37/120
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