Add 42/48 and 2/80
42/48 + 2/80 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 6/240 = 210 + 6/240 = 216/240 - 216/240 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 42/48 + 2/80 = 9/10
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