Add 80/2 and 1/30
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 1/30
80/2 + 1/30 is 1201/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
80/2 = 80 × 15/2 × 15 = 1200/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
1/30 = 1 × 1/30 × 1 = 1/30 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/30 + 1/30 = 1200 + 1/30 = 1201/30 - So, 80/2 + 1/30 = 1201/30
In mixed form: 401/30
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