Add 1/3 and 8/80
1/3 + 8/80 is 13/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
1/3 = 1 × 80/3 × 80 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 24/240 = 80 + 24/240 = 104/240 - 104/240 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 1/3 + 8/80 = 13/30
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