Add 6/24 and 18/80
6/24 + 18/80 is 19/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
6/24 = 6 × 10/24 × 10 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 54/240 = 60 + 54/240 = 114/240 - 114/240 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 6/24 + 18/80 = 19/40
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