Add 12/10 and 15/80
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 15/80
12/10 + 15/80 is 111/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
12/10 = 12 × 8/10 × 8 = 96/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80 - Add the two like fractions:
96/80 + 15/80 = 96 + 15/80 = 111/80 - So, 12/10 + 15/80 = 111/80
In mixed form: 131/80
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