Add 24/80 and 2/9
24/80 + 2/9 is 47/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 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 9 × 80 = 720,
2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720 - Add the two like fractions:
216/720 + 160/720 = 216 + 160/720 = 376/720 - 376/720 simplified gives 47/90
- So, 24/80 + 2/9 = 47/90
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