Add 12/80 and 20/60
12/80 + 20/60 is 29/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
20/60 = 20 × 4/60 × 4 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
36/240 + 80/240 = 36 + 80/240 = 116/240 - 116/240 simplified gives 29/60
- So, 12/80 + 20/60 = 29/60
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