Add 75/80 and 18/30
75/80 + 18/30 is 123/80.
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,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
18/30 = 18 × 8/30 × 8 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 144/240 = 225 + 144/240 = 369/240 - 369/240 simplified gives 123/80
- So, 75/80 + 18/30 = 123/80
In mixed form: 143/80
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