Add 12/80 and 2/20
12/80 + 2/20 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
2/20 = 2 × 4/20 × 4 = 8/80 - Add the two like fractions:
12/80 + 8/80 = 12 + 8/80 = 20/80 - 20/80 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 12/80 + 2/20 = 1/4
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