Add 10/80 and 2/12
10/80 + 2/12 is 7/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/12 = 2 × 20/12 × 20 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 40/240 = 30 + 40/240 = 70/240 - 70/240 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 10/80 + 2/12 = 7/24
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