Add 7/18 and 5/80
7/18 + 5/80 is 65/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
7/18 = 7 × 40/18 × 40 = 280/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720 - Add the two like fractions:
280/720 + 45/720 = 280 + 45/720 = 325/720 - 325/720 simplified gives 65/144
- So, 7/18 + 5/80 = 65/144
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