Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 7/80 and 10/25

7/80 + 10/25 is 39/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    7/80 = 7 × 5/80 × 5 = 35/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    10/25 = 10 × 16/25 × 16 = 160/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/400 + 160/400 = 35 + 160/400 = 195/400
  5. 195/400 simplified gives 39/80
  6. So, 7/80 + 10/25 = 39/80

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com