Add 2/28 and 4/80
2/28 + 4/80 is 17/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
2/28 = 2 × 20/28 × 20 = 40/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560 - Add the two like fractions:
40/560 + 28/560 = 40 + 28/560 = 68/560 - 68/560 simplified gives 17/140
- So, 2/28 + 4/80 = 17/140
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