Add 9/20 and 6/80
9/20 + 6/80 is 21/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
9/20 = 9 × 4/20 × 4 = 36/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80 - Add the two like fractions:
36/80 + 6/80 = 36 + 6/80 = 42/80 - 42/80 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 9/20 + 6/80 = 21/40
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