Add 2/8 and 6/80
2/8 + 6/80 is 13/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
2/8 = 2 × 10/8 × 10 = 20/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80 - Add the two like fractions:
20/80 + 6/80 = 20 + 6/80 = 26/80 - 26/80 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 2/8 + 6/80 = 13/40
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