Add 7/18 and 60/80
7/18 + 60/80 is 41/36.
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,
60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720 - Add the two like fractions:
280/720 + 540/720 = 280 + 540/720 = 820/720 - 820/720 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 7/18 + 60/80 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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