Add 80/30 and 4/75
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 4/75
80/30 + 4/75 is 68/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
80/30 = 80 × 5/30 × 5 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 8/150 = 400 + 8/150 = 408/150 - 408/150 simplified gives 68/25
- So, 80/30 + 4/75 = 68/25
In mixed form: 218/25
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