Add 12/16 and 3/80
12/16 + 3/80 is 63/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80 - Add the two like fractions:
60/80 + 3/80 = 60 + 3/80 = 63/80 - So, 12/16 + 3/80 = 63/80
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