Add 2/9 and 14/80
2/9 + 14/80 is 143/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 126/720 = 160 + 126/720 = 286/720 - 286/720 simplified gives 143/360
- So, 2/9 + 14/80 = 143/360
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