Add 6/48 and 8/80
6/48 + 8/80 is 9/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 24/240 = 30 + 24/240 = 54/240 - 54/240 simplified gives 9/40
- So, 6/48 + 8/80 = 9/40
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