Add 80/18 and 56/60
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 56/60
80/18 + 56/60 is 242/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
80/18 = 80 × 10/18 × 10 = 800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
800/180 + 168/180 = 800 + 168/180 = 968/180 - 968/180 simplified gives 242/45
- So, 80/18 + 56/60 = 242/45
In mixed form: 517/45
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