Add 5/80 and 8/36
5/80 + 8/36 is 41/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 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 36 × 20 = 720,
8/36 = 8 × 20/36 × 20 = 160/720 - Add the two like fractions:
45/720 + 160/720 = 45 + 160/720 = 205/720 - 205/720 simplified gives 41/144
- So, 5/80 + 8/36 = 41/144
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