Add 4/45 and 15/80
4/45 + 15/80 is 199/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
15/80 = 15 × 9/80 × 9 = 135/720 - Add the two like fractions:
64/720 + 135/720 = 64 + 135/720 = 199/720 - So, 4/45 + 15/80 = 199/720
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