Add 6/45 and 9/80
6/45 + 9/80 is 59/240.
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,
9/80 = 9 × 9/80 × 9 = 81/720 - Add the two like fractions:
96/720 + 81/720 = 96 + 81/720 = 177/720 - 177/720 simplified gives 59/240
- So, 6/45 + 9/80 = 59/240
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