Add 3/80 and 3/48
3/80 + 3/48 is 1/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Add the two like fractions:
9/240 + 15/240 = 9 + 15/240 = 24/240 - 24/240 simplified gives 1/10
- So, 3/80 + 3/48 = 1/10
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