Add 3/80 and 3/20
3/80 + 3/20 is 3/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
3/20 = 3 × 4/20 × 4 = 12/80 - Add the two like fractions:
3/80 + 12/80 = 3 + 12/80 = 15/80 - 15/80 simplified gives 3/16
- So, 3/80 + 3/20 = 3/16
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