Add 1/3 and 12/80
1/3 + 12/80 is 29/60.
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,
1/3 = 1 × 80/3 × 80 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 36/240 = 80 + 36/240 = 116/240 - 116/240 simplified gives 29/60
- So, 1/3 + 12/80 = 29/60
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