Add 12/15 and 6/80
12/15 + 6/80 is 7/8.
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,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 18/240 = 192 + 18/240 = 210/240 - 210/240 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 12/15 + 6/80 = 7/8
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