Add 4/80 and 15/45
4/80 + 15/45 is 23/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
4/80 = 4 × 9/80 × 9 = 36/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
15/45 = 15 × 16/45 × 16 = 240/720 - Add the two like fractions:
36/720 + 240/720 = 36 + 240/720 = 276/720 - 276/720 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 4/80 + 15/45 = 23/60
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