Add 3/80 and 18/75
3/80 + 18/75 is 111/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
3/80 = 3 × 15/80 × 15 = 45/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
18/75 = 18 × 16/75 × 16 = 288/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
45/1200 + 288/1200 = 45 + 288/1200 = 333/1200 - 333/1200 simplified gives 111/400
- So, 3/80 + 18/75 = 111/400
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