Add 12/28 and 28/80
12/28 + 28/80 is 109/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
12/28 = 12 × 20/28 × 20 = 240/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560 - Add the two like fractions:
240/560 + 196/560 = 240 + 196/560 = 436/560 - 436/560 simplified gives 109/140
- So, 12/28 + 28/80 = 109/140
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