Add 9/80 and 32/60
9/80 + 32/60 is 31/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
27/240 + 128/240 = 27 + 128/240 = 155/240 - 155/240 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 9/80 + 32/60 = 31/48
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