Add 5/6 and 18/80
5/6 + 18/80 is 127/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
5/6 = 5 × 40/6 × 40 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 54/240 = 200 + 54/240 = 254/240 - 254/240 simplified gives 127/120
- So, 5/6 + 18/80 = 127/120
In mixed form: 17/120
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/6+18/80 5/6+36/80 5/12+18/80 15/6+18/80 5/6+54/80 5/18+18/80 25/6+18/80 5/6+90/80 5/30+18/80 35/6+18/80 5/42+18/80