Add 9/24 and 4/80
9/24 + 4/80 is 17/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
9/24 = 9 × 10/24 × 10 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Add the two like fractions:
90/240 + 12/240 = 90 + 12/240 = 102/240 - 102/240 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 9/24 + 4/80 = 17/40
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