Add 2/4 and 10/80
2/4 + 10/80 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
2/4 = 2 × 20/4 × 20 = 40/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80 - Add the two like fractions:
40/80 + 10/80 = 40 + 10/80 = 50/80 - 50/80 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 2/4 + 10/80 = 5/8
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