Add 2/80 and 42/36
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 1 6/36
2/80 + 42/36 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 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 36 × 20 = 720,
42/36 = 42 × 20/36 × 20 = 840/720 - Add the two like fractions:
18/720 + 840/720 = 18 + 840/720 = 858/720 - 858/720 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 2/80 + 42/36 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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