Add 3/80 and 36/90
3/80 + 36/90 is 7/16.
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,
36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720 - Add the two like fractions:
27/720 + 288/720 = 27 + 288/720 = 315/720 - 315/720 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 3/80 + 36/90 = 7/16
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