Add 80/24 and 10/30
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 10/30
80/24 + 10/30 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
10/30 = 10 × 4/30 × 4 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
400/120 + 40/120 = 400 + 40/120 = 440/120 - 440/120 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 80/24 + 10/30 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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