Add 7/80 and 15/16
7/80 + 15/16 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
7/80 = 7 × 1/80 × 1 = 7/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
7/80 + 75/80 = 7 + 75/80 = 82/80 - 82/80 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 7/80 + 15/16 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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