Add 1/80 and 15/36
1/80 + 15/36 is 103/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
1/80 = 1 × 9/80 × 9 = 9/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
15/36 = 15 × 20/36 × 20 = 300/720 - Add the two like fractions:
9/720 + 300/720 = 9 + 300/720 = 309/720 - 309/720 simplified gives 103/240
- So, 1/80 + 15/36 = 103/240
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