Add 5/18 and 7/80
5/18 + 7/80 is 263/720.
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,
7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720 - Add the two like fractions:
200/720 + 63/720 = 200 + 63/720 = 263/720 - So, 5/18 + 7/80 = 263/720
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