Add 12/80 and 12/96
12/80 + 12/96 is 11/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
12/80 = 12 × 6/80 × 6 = 72/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
72/480 + 60/480 = 72 + 60/480 = 132/480 - 132/480 simplified gives 11/40
- So, 12/80 + 12/96 = 11/40
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