Add 7/80 and 28/30
7/80 + 28/30 is 49/48.
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,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
28/30 = 28 × 8/30 × 8 = 224/240 - Add the two like fractions:
21/240 + 224/240 = 21 + 224/240 = 245/240 - 245/240 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 7/80 + 28/30 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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