Add 18/80 and 48/60
18/80 + 48/60 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240 - Add the two like fractions:
54/240 + 192/240 = 54 + 192/240 = 246/240 - 246/240 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 18/80 + 48/60 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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