Add 5/18 and 60/80
5/18 + 60/80 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
5/18 = 5 × 40/18 × 40 = 200/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720 - Add the two like fractions:
200/720 + 540/720 = 200 + 540/720 = 740/720 - 740/720 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 5/18 + 60/80 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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