Add 80/30 and 70/40
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 1 30/40
80/30 + 70/40 is 53/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
80/30 = 80 × 4/30 × 4 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 210/120 = 320 + 210/120 = 530/120 - 530/120 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 80/30 + 70/40 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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