Add 80/8 and 15/18
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 15/18
80/8 + 15/18 is 65/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
80/8 = 80 × 9/8 × 9 = 720/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
720/72 + 60/72 = 720 + 60/72 = 780/72 - 780/72 simplified gives 65/6
- So, 80/8 + 15/18 = 65/6
In mixed form: 105/6
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