Add 72/30 and 49/80
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 49/80
72/30 + 49/80 is 241/80.
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,
72/30 = 72 × 8/30 × 8 = 576/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Add the two like fractions:
576/240 + 147/240 = 576 + 147/240 = 723/240 - 723/240 simplified gives 241/80
- So, 72/30 + 49/80 = 241/80
In mixed form: 31/80
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