Add 3/80 and 3/90
3/80 + 3/90 is 17/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720 - Add the two like fractions:
27/720 + 24/720 = 27 + 24/720 = 51/720 - 51/720 simplified gives 17/240
- So, 3/80 + 3/90 = 17/240
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