Add 5/80 and 18/40
5/80 + 18/40 is 41/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
5/80 = 5 × 1/80 × 1 = 5/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
18/40 = 18 × 2/40 × 2 = 36/80 - Add the two like fractions:
5/80 + 36/80 = 5 + 36/80 = 41/80 - So, 5/80 + 18/40 = 41/80
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