Add 3/80 and 9/36
3/80 + 9/36 is 23/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 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 36 × 20 = 720,
9/36 = 9 × 20/36 × 20 = 180/720 - Add the two like fractions:
27/720 + 180/720 = 27 + 180/720 = 207/720 - 207/720 simplified gives 23/80
- So, 3/80 + 9/36 = 23/80
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