Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 8/80 and 18/90

8/80 + 18/90 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    18/90 = 18 × 8/90 × 8 = 144/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/720 + 144/720 = 72 + 144/720 = 216/720
  5. 216/720 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 8/80 + 18/90 = 3/10

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com