Add 12/80 and 18/24
12/80 + 18/24 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 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 24 × 10 = 240,
18/24 = 18 × 10/24 × 10 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
36/240 + 180/240 = 36 + 180/240 = 216/240 - 216/240 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 12/80 + 18/24 = 9/10
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