Add 12/54 and 10/80
12/54 + 10/80 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
12/54 = 12 × 40/54 × 40 = 480/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
10/80 = 10 × 27/80 × 27 = 270/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2160 + 270/2160 = 480 + 270/2160 = 750/2160 - 750/2160 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 12/54 + 10/80 = 25/72
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