Add 75/80 and 2/30
75/80 + 2/30 is 241/240.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 16/240 = 225 + 16/240 = 241/240 - So, 75/80 + 2/30 = 241/240
In mixed form: 11/240
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