Add 12/80 and 5/42
12/80 + 5/42 is 113/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
12/80 = 12 × 21/80 × 21 = 252/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
5/42 = 5 × 40/42 × 40 = 200/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1680 + 200/1680 = 252 + 200/1680 = 452/1680 - 452/1680 simplified gives 113/420
- So, 12/80 + 5/42 = 113/420
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