Add 9/36 and 4/80
9/36 + 4/80 is 3/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
9/36 = 9 × 20/36 × 20 = 180/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
4/80 = 4 × 9/80 × 9 = 36/720 - Add the two like fractions:
180/720 + 36/720 = 180 + 36/720 = 216/720 - 216/720 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 9/36 + 4/80 = 3/10
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