Add 1/80 and 1/48
1/80 + 1/48 is 1/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Add the two like fractions:
3/240 + 5/240 = 3 + 5/240 = 8/240 - 8/240 simplified gives 1/30
- So, 1/80 + 1/48 = 1/30
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