Add 6/36 and 18/80
6/36 + 18/80 is 47/120.
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,
18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720 - Add the two like fractions:
120/720 + 162/720 = 120 + 162/720 = 282/720 - 282/720 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 6/36 + 18/80 = 47/120
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