Add 8/4 and 15/80
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 15/80
8/4 + 15/80 is 35/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
8/4 = 8 × 20/4 × 20 = 160/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80 - Add the two like fractions:
160/80 + 15/80 = 160 + 15/80 = 175/80 - 175/80 simplified gives 35/16
- So, 8/4 + 15/80 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16
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