Add 10/12 and 72/80
10/12 + 72/80 is 26/15.
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,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 216/240 = 200 + 216/240 = 416/240 - 416/240 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 10/12 + 72/80 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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