Add 12/15 and 36/80
12/15 + 36/80 is 5/4.
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,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 108/240 = 192 + 108/240 = 300/240 - 300/240 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 12/15 + 36/80 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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