Add 6/80 and 8/20
6/80 + 8/20 is 19/40.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 4/20 × 4 = 32/80 - Add the two like fractions:
6/80 + 32/80 = 6 + 32/80 = 38/80 - 38/80 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 6/80 + 8/20 = 19/40
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