Add 12/35 and 9/80
12/35 + 9/80 is 51/112.
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,
9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560 - Add the two like fractions:
192/560 + 63/560 = 192 + 63/560 = 255/560 - 255/560 simplified gives 51/112
- So, 12/35 + 9/80 = 51/112
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