Add 9/30 and 16/80
9/30 + 16/80 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
72/240 + 48/240 = 72 + 48/240 = 120/240 - 120/240 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 9/30 + 16/80 = 1/2
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