Add 3/7 and 8/80
3/7 + 8/80 is 37/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
3/7 = 3 × 80/7 × 80 = 240/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560 - Add the two like fractions:
240/560 + 56/560 = 240 + 56/560 = 296/560 - 296/560 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 3/7 + 8/80 = 37/70
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