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Add 90/30 and 9/80

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 9/80

90/30 + 9/80 is 249/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    90/30 = 90 × 8/30 × 8 = 720/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/240 + 27/240 = 720 + 27/240 = 747/240
  5. 747/240 simplified gives 249/80
  6. So, 90/30 + 9/80 = 249/80
    In mixed form: 39/80

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