Add 12/80 and 16/30
12/80 + 16/30 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
16/30 = 16 × 8/30 × 8 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
36/240 + 128/240 = 36 + 128/240 = 164/240 - 164/240 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 12/80 + 16/30 = 41/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/80+16/30 12/80+32/30 12/80+16/60 36/80+16/30 12/80+48/30 12/80+16/90 60/80+16/30 12/80+80/30 84/80+16/30