Add 5/80 and 2/75
5/80 + 2/75 is 107/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
5/80 = 5 × 15/80 × 15 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1200 + 32/1200 = 75 + 32/1200 = 107/1200 - So, 5/80 + 2/75 = 107/1200
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