Add 28/36 and 5/80
28/36 + 5/80 is 121/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
28/36 = 28 × 20/36 × 20 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720 - Add the two like fractions:
560/720 + 45/720 = 560 + 45/720 = 605/720 - 605/720 simplified gives 121/144
- So, 28/36 + 5/80 = 121/144
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