Add 3/48 and 1/80
3/48 + 1/80 is 3/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 3/240 = 15 + 3/240 = 18/240 - 18/240 simplified gives 3/40
- So, 3/48 + 1/80 = 3/40
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