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Add 18/4 and 10/80

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 10/80

18/4 + 10/80 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    18/4 = 18 × 20/4 × 20 = 360/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/80 + 10/80 = 360 + 10/80 = 370/80
  5. 370/80 simplified gives 37/8
  6. So, 18/4 + 10/80 = 37/8
    In mixed form: 45/8

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