Add 12/80 and 21/64
12/80 + 21/64 is 153/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
12/80 = 12 × 4/80 × 4 = 48/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
21/64 = 21 × 5/64 × 5 = 105/320 - Add the two like fractions:
48/320 + 105/320 = 48 + 105/320 = 153/320 - So, 12/80 + 21/64 = 153/320
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