Add 12/35 and 24/80
12/35 + 24/80 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Add the two like fractions:
192/560 + 168/560 = 192 + 168/560 = 360/560 - 360/560 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 12/35 + 24/80 = 9/14
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