Add 12/54 and 7/80
12/54 + 7/80 is 223/720.
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,
7/80 = 7 × 27/80 × 27 = 189/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2160 + 189/2160 = 480 + 189/2160 = 669/2160 - 669/2160 simplified gives 223/720
- So, 12/54 + 7/80 = 223/720
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