Add 10/80 and 10/12, Solve 10/80 + 10/12 as a fraction

Add 10/80 and 10/12

10/80 + 10/12 is 23/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
10/12 = 10 × 20/12 × 20 = 200/240
Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 200/240 = 30 + 200/240 = 230/240
230/240 simplified gives 23/24
So, 10/80 + 10/12 = 23/24

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