Add 9/30 and 20/80
9/30 + 20/80 is 11/20.
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,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
72/240 + 60/240 = 72 + 60/240 = 132/240 - 132/240 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 9/30 + 20/80 = 11/20
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