Add 12/15 and 1/80
12/15 + 1/80 is 13/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
12/15 = 12 × 16/15 × 16 = 192/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 3/240 = 192 + 3/240 = 195/240 - 195/240 simplified gives 13/16
- So, 12/15 + 1/80 = 13/16
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