Add 72/3 and 30/80
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 30/80
72/3 + 30/80 is 195/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
72/3 = 72 × 80/3 × 80 = 5760/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
5760/240 + 90/240 = 5760 + 90/240 = 5850/240 - 5850/240 simplified gives 195/8
- So, 72/3 + 30/80 = 195/8
In mixed form: 243/8
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