Add 2/3 and 20/80
2/3 + 20/80 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
2/3 = 2 × 80/3 × 80 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 60/240 = 160 + 60/240 = 220/240 - 220/240 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 2/3 + 20/80 = 11/12
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