Add 2/80 and 8/75
2/80 + 8/75 is 79/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
2/80 = 2 × 15/80 × 15 = 30/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
30/1200 + 128/1200 = 30 + 128/1200 = 158/1200 - 158/1200 simplified gives 79/600
- So, 2/80 + 8/75 = 79/600
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