Add 18/80 and 2/28
18/80 + 2/28 is 83/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
2/28 = 2 × 20/28 × 20 = 40/560 - Add the two like fractions:
126/560 + 40/560 = 126 + 40/560 = 166/560 - 166/560 simplified gives 83/280
- So, 18/80 + 2/28 = 83/280
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