Add 3/36 and 4/80
3/36 + 4/80 is 2/15.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 20/36 × 20 = 60/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
4/80 = 4 × 9/80 × 9 = 36/720 - Add the two like fractions:
60/720 + 36/720 = 60 + 36/720 = 96/720 - 96/720 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 3/36 + 4/80 = 2/15
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