Add 2/80 and 1/12
2/80 + 1/12 is 13/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
1/12 = 1 × 20/12 × 20 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
6/240 + 20/240 = 6 + 20/240 = 26/240 - 26/240 simplified gives 13/120
- So, 2/80 + 1/12 = 13/120
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