Add 12/80 and 36/96
12/80 + 36/96 is 21/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
12/80 = 12 × 6/80 × 6 = 72/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480 - Add the two like fractions:
72/480 + 180/480 = 72 + 180/480 = 252/480 - 252/480 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 12/80 + 36/96 = 21/40
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