Add 4/15 and 36/80
4/15 + 36/80 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Add the two like fractions:
64/240 + 108/240 = 64 + 108/240 = 172/240 - 172/240 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 4/15 + 36/80 = 43/60
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