Add 40/4 and 1/80
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 1/80
40/4 + 1/80 is 801/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
40/4 = 40 × 20/4 × 20 = 800/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
1/80 = 1 × 1/80 × 1 = 1/80 - Add the two like fractions:
800/80 + 1/80 = 800 + 1/80 = 801/80 - So, 40/4 + 1/80 = 801/80
In mixed form: 101/80
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