Add 8/80 and 30/36
8/80 + 30/36 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 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 36 × 20 = 720,
30/36 = 30 × 20/36 × 20 = 600/720 - Add the two like fractions:
72/720 + 600/720 = 72 + 600/720 = 672/720 - 672/720 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 8/80 + 30/36 = 14/15
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