Add 12/54 and 15/80
12/54 + 15/80 is 59/144.
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,
15/80 = 15 × 27/80 × 27 = 405/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2160 + 405/2160 = 480 + 405/2160 = 885/2160 - 885/2160 simplified gives 59/144
- So, 12/54 + 15/80 = 59/144
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