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Add 8/28 and 18/80

8/28 + 18/80 is 143/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    8/28 = 8 × 20/28 × 20 = 160/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/560 + 126/560 = 160 + 126/560 = 286/560
  5. 286/560 simplified gives 143/280
  6. So, 8/28 + 18/80 = 143/280

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