Add 3/45 and 8/80
3/45 + 8/80 is 1/6.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720 - Add the two like fractions:
48/720 + 72/720 = 48 + 72/720 = 120/720 - 120/720 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 3/45 + 8/80 = 1/6
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