Add 8/18 and 28/80
8/18 + 28/80 is 143/180.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 40/18 × 40 = 320/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
28/80 = 28 × 9/80 × 9 = 252/720 - Add the two like fractions:
320/720 + 252/720 = 320 + 252/720 = 572/720 - 572/720 simplified gives 143/180
- So, 8/18 + 28/80 = 143/180
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