Add 7/80 and 9/40
7/80 + 9/40 is 5/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 40 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 40 × 2 = 80,
9/40 = 9 × 2/40 × 2 = 18/80 - Add the two like fractions:
7/80 + 18/80 = 7 + 18/80 = 25/80 - 25/80 simplified gives 5/16
- So, 7/80 + 9/40 = 5/16
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