Add 8/36 and 10/80
8/36 + 10/80 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
8/36 = 8 × 20/36 × 20 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 90/720 = 160 + 90/720 = 250/720 - 250/720 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 8/36 + 10/80 = 25/72
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