Add 12/80 and 24/75
12/80 + 24/75 is 47/100.
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,
24/75 = 24 × 16/75 × 16 = 384/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1200 + 384/1200 = 180 + 384/1200 = 564/1200 - 564/1200 simplified gives 47/100
- So, 12/80 + 24/75 = 47/100
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