Add 3/40 and 4/80
3/40 + 4/80 is 1/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
3/40 = 3 × 2/40 × 2 = 6/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
4/80 = 4 × 1/80 × 1 = 4/80 - Add the two like fractions:
6/80 + 4/80 = 6 + 4/80 = 10/80 - 10/80 simplified gives 1/8
- So, 3/40 + 4/80 = 1/8
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