Add 6/80 and 2/20
6/80 + 2/20 is 7/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
2/20 = 2 × 4/20 × 4 = 8/80 - Add the two like fractions:
6/80 + 8/80 = 6 + 8/80 = 14/80 - 14/80 simplified gives 7/40
- So, 6/80 + 2/20 = 7/40
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