Add 80/30 and 10/36
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 10/36
80/30 + 10/36 is 53/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
80/30 = 80 × 6/30 × 6 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
480/180 + 50/180 = 480 + 50/180 = 530/180 - 530/180 simplified gives 53/18
- So, 80/30 + 10/36 = 53/18
In mixed form: 217/18
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