Add 3/45 and 4/80
3/45 + 4/80 is 7/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
4/80 = 4 × 9/80 × 9 = 36/720 - Add the two like fractions:
48/720 + 36/720 = 48 + 36/720 = 84/720 - 84/720 simplified gives 7/60
- So, 3/45 + 4/80 = 7/60
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