Add 12/30 and 36/80
12/30 + 36/80 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
12/30 = 12 × 8/30 × 8 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 108/240 = 96 + 108/240 = 204/240 - 204/240 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 12/30 + 36/80 = 17/20
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