Add 12/80 and 42/50
12/80 + 42/50 is 99/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
12/80 = 12 × 5/80 × 5 = 60/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400 - Add the two like fractions:
60/400 + 336/400 = 60 + 336/400 = 396/400 - 396/400 simplified gives 99/100
- So, 12/80 + 42/50 = 99/100
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