Add 28/80 and 2/6
28/80 + 2/6 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
2/6 = 2 × 40/6 × 40 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
84/240 + 80/240 = 84 + 80/240 = 164/240 - 164/240 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 28/80 + 2/6 = 41/60
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