Add 12/63 and 12/80
12/63 + 12/80 is 143/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
12/63 = 12 × 80/63 × 80 = 960/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
12/80 = 12 × 63/80 × 63 = 756/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
960/5040 + 756/5040 = 960 + 756/5040 = 1716/5040 - 1716/5040 simplified gives 143/420
- So, 12/63 + 12/80 = 143/420
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