Add 6/15 and 18/80
6/15 + 18/80 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 54/240 = 96 + 54/240 = 150/240 - 150/240 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 6/15 + 18/80 = 5/8
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