Add 8/30 and 7/80
8/30 + 7/80 is 17/48.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Add the two like fractions:
64/240 + 21/240 = 64 + 21/240 = 85/240 - 85/240 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 8/30 + 7/80 = 17/48
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