Add 12/80 and 8/42
12/80 + 8/42 is 143/420.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 40/42 × 40 = 320/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1680 + 320/1680 = 252 + 320/1680 = 572/1680 - 572/1680 simplified gives 143/420
- So, 12/80 + 8/42 = 143/420
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