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Add 9/20 and 9/80

9/20 + 9/80 is 9/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    9/20 = 9 × 4/20 × 4 = 36/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/80 + 9/80 = 36 + 9/80 = 45/80
  5. 45/80 simplified gives 9/16
  6. So, 9/20 + 9/80 = 9/16

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