Add 1/6 and 12/80
16 + 1280 is 1960.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
16 = 1 × 406 × 40 = 40240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1280 = 12 × 380 × 3 = 36240 - Add the two like fractions:
40240 + 36240 = 40 + 36240 = 76240 - 76/240 simplified gives 1960
- So, 1/6 + 12/80 = 19/60
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