Add 4/9 and 18/80
4/9 + 18/80 is 241/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
4/9 = 4 × 80/9 × 80 = 320/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720 - Add the two like fractions:
320/720 + 162/720 = 320 + 162/720 = 482/720 - 482/720 simplified gives 241/360
- So, 4/9 + 18/80 = 241/360
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