Add 7/48 and 9/80
7/48 + 9/80 is 31/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Add the two like fractions:
35/240 + 27/240 = 35 + 27/240 = 62/240 - 62/240 simplified gives 31/120
- So, 7/48 + 9/80 = 31/120
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