Add 24/80 and 18/36
24/80 + 18/36 is 4/5.
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,
24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
18/36 = 18 × 20/36 × 20 = 360/720 - Add the two like fractions:
216/720 + 360/720 = 216 + 360/720 = 576/720 - 576/720 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 24/80 + 18/36 = 4/5
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