Add 6/36 and 1/80
6/36 + 1/80 is 43/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
6/36 = 6 × 20/36 × 20 = 120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
1/80 = 1 × 9/80 × 9 = 9/720 - Add the two like fractions:
120/720 + 9/720 = 120 + 9/720 = 129/720 - 129/720 simplified gives 43/240
- So, 6/36 + 1/80 = 43/240
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