Add 12/45 and 10/80
12/45 + 10/80 is 47/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720 - Add the two like fractions:
192/720 + 90/720 = 192 + 90/720 = 282/720 - 282/720 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 12/45 + 10/80 = 47/120
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