Add 8/18 and 50/80
8/18 + 50/80 is 77/72.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720 - Add the two like fractions:
320/720 + 450/720 = 320 + 450/720 = 770/720 - 770/720 simplified gives 77/72
- So, 8/18 + 50/80 = 77/72
In mixed form: 15/72
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