Add 2/3 and 36/80
2/3 + 36/80 is 67/60.
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,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 108/240 = 160 + 108/240 = 268/240 - 268/240 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 2/3 + 36/80 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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