Add 6/12 and 1/80
6/12 + 1/80 is 41/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
6/12 = 6 × 20/12 × 20 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 3/240 = 120 + 3/240 = 123/240 - 123/240 simplified gives 41/80
- So, 6/12 + 1/80 = 41/80
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