Add 18/24 and 20/80
18/24 + 20/80 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
18/24 = 18 × 10/24 × 10 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 60/240 = 180 + 60/240 = 240/240 - 240/240 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 18/24 + 20/80 = 1/1
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