Add 6/18 and 28/80
6/18 + 28/80 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
6/18 = 6 × 40/18 × 40 = 240/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
28/80 = 28 × 9/80 × 9 = 252/720 - Add the two like fractions:
240/720 + 252/720 = 240 + 252/720 = 492/720 - 492/720 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 6/18 + 28/80 = 41/60
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