Add 10/40 and 9/80
10/40 + 9/80 is 29/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
10/40 = 10 × 2/40 × 2 = 20/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80 - Add the two like fractions:
20/80 + 9/80 = 20 + 9/80 = 29/80 - So, 10/40 + 9/80 = 29/80
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