Add 2/80 and 40/45
2/80 + 40/45 is 329/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
40/45 = 40 × 16/45 × 16 = 640/720 - Add the two like fractions:
18/720 + 640/720 = 18 + 640/720 = 658/720 - 658/720 simplified gives 329/360
- So, 2/80 + 40/45 = 329/360
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