Add 2/18 and 28/80
2/18 + 28/80 is 83/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
2/18 = 2 × 40/18 × 40 = 80/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
28/80 = 28 × 9/80 × 9 = 252/720 - Add the two like fractions:
80/720 + 252/720 = 80 + 252/720 = 332/720 - 332/720 simplified gives 83/180
- So, 2/18 + 28/80 = 83/180
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