Add 9/3 and 20/80
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 20/80
9/3 + 20/80 is 13/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
9/3 = 9 × 80/3 × 80 = 720/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
720/240 + 60/240 = 720 + 60/240 = 780/240 - 780/240 simplified gives 13/4
- So, 9/3 + 20/80 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4
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