Add 3/28 and 8/80
3/28 + 8/80 is 29/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
3/28 = 3 × 20/28 × 20 = 60/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560 - Add the two like fractions:
60/560 + 56/560 = 60 + 56/560 = 116/560 - 116/560 simplified gives 29/140
- So, 3/28 + 8/80 = 29/140
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