Add 4/80 and 5/60
4/80 + 5/60 is 2/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
12/240 + 20/240 = 12 + 20/240 = 32/240 - 32/240 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 4/80 + 5/60 = 2/15
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