Add 80/30 and 75/45
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 1 30/45
80/30 + 75/45 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
80/30 = 80 × 3/30 × 3 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 150/90 = 240 + 150/90 = 390/90 - 390/90 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 80/30 + 75/45 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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