Add 10/80 and 8/12
10/80 + 8/12 is 19/24.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 20/12 × 20 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 160/240 = 30 + 160/240 = 190/240 - 190/240 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 10/80 + 8/12 = 19/24
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