Add 6/36 and 14/80
6/36 + 14/80 is 41/120.
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,
14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720 - Add the two like fractions:
120/720 + 126/720 = 120 + 126/720 = 246/720 - 246/720 simplified gives 41/120
- So, 6/36 + 14/80 = 41/120
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