Add 2/80 and 8/18
2/80 + 8/18 is 169/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
8/18 = 8 × 40/18 × 40 = 320/720 - Add the two like fractions:
18/720 + 320/720 = 18 + 320/720 = 338/720 - 338/720 simplified gives 169/360
- So, 2/80 + 8/18 = 169/360
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