Add 80/6 and 45/50
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 45/50
80/6 + 45/50 is 427/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
80/6 = 80 × 25/6 × 25 = 2000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/150 + 135/150 = 2000 + 135/150 = 2135/150 - 2135/150 simplified gives 427/30
- So, 80/6 + 45/50 = 427/30
In mixed form: 147/30
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/6+90/50 80/12+45/50 80/18+45/50 80/30+45/50 80/42+45/50