Add 12/80 and 6/50
12/80 + 6/50 is 27/100.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 8/50 × 8 = 48/400 - Add the two like fractions:
60/400 + 48/400 = 60 + 48/400 = 108/400 - 108/400 simplified gives 27/100
- So, 12/80 + 6/50 = 27/100
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