Add 12/45 and 6/80
12/45 + 6/80 is 41/120.
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,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Add the two like fractions:
192/720 + 54/720 = 192 + 54/720 = 246/720 - 246/720 simplified gives 41/120
- So, 12/45 + 6/80 = 41/120
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