Add 6/45 and 8/80
6/45 + 8/80 is 7/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720 - Add the two like fractions:
96/720 + 72/720 = 96 + 72/720 = 168/720 - 168/720 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 6/45 + 8/80 = 7/30
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