Add 5/80 and 36/45
5/80 + 36/45 is 69/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
36/45 = 36 × 16/45 × 16 = 576/720 - Add the two like fractions:
45/720 + 576/720 = 45 + 576/720 = 621/720 - 621/720 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 5/80 + 36/45 = 69/80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/80+36/45 5/80+72/45 5/80+36/90 15/80+36/45 25/80+36/45 35/80+36/45