Add 12/80 and 16/75
12/80 + 16/75 is 109/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
12/80 = 12 × 15/80 × 15 = 180/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
16/75 = 16 × 16/75 × 16 = 256/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1200 + 256/1200 = 180 + 256/1200 = 436/1200 - 436/1200 simplified gives 109/300
- So, 12/80 + 16/75 = 109/300
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