Add 4/36 and 2/80
4/36 + 2/80 is 49/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
4/36 = 4 × 20/36 × 20 = 80/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Add the two like fractions:
80/720 + 18/720 = 80 + 18/720 = 98/720 - 98/720 simplified gives 49/360
- So, 4/36 + 2/80 = 49/360
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