Add 8/80 and 42/45
8/80 + 42/45 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 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 45 × 16 = 720,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Add the two like fractions:
72/720 + 672/720 = 72 + 672/720 = 744/720 - 744/720 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 8/80 + 42/45 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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