Add 10/12 and 24/80
10/12 + 24/80 is 17/15.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 20/12 × 20 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 72/240 = 200 + 72/240 = 272/240 - 272/240 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 10/12 + 24/80 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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