Add 20/80 and 20/48
20/80 + 20/48 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 100/240 = 60 + 100/240 = 160/240 - 160/240 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 20/80 + 20/48 = 2/3
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