Add 8/80 and 42/96
8/80 + 42/96 is 43/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
8/80 = 8 × 6/80 × 6 = 48/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Add the two like fractions:
48/480 + 210/480 = 48 + 210/480 = 258/480 - 258/480 simplified gives 43/80
- So, 8/80 + 42/96 = 43/80
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