Add 6/80 and 20/18
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 1 2/18
6/80 + 20/18 is 427/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
20/18 = 20 × 40/18 × 40 = 800/720 - Add the two like fractions:
54/720 + 800/720 = 54 + 800/720 = 854/720 - 854/720 simplified gives 427/360
- So, 6/80 + 20/18 = 427/360
In mixed form: 167/360
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