Add 8/80 and 12/18
8/80 + 12/18 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
12/18 = 12 × 40/18 × 40 = 480/720 - Add the two like fractions:
72/720 + 480/720 = 72 + 480/720 = 552/720 - 552/720 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 8/80 + 12/18 = 23/30
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