Add 18/6 and 14/80
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 14/80
18/6 + 14/80 is 127/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
18/6 = 18 × 40/6 × 40 = 720/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
720/240 + 42/240 = 720 + 42/240 = 762/240 - 762/240 simplified gives 127/40
- So, 18/6 + 14/80 = 127/40
In mixed form: 37/40
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