Add 12/90 and 14/80
12/90 + 14/80 is 37/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
12/90 = 12 × 8/90 × 8 = 96/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720 - Add the two like fractions:
96/720 + 126/720 = 96 + 126/720 = 222/720 - 222/720 simplified gives 37/120
- So, 12/90 + 14/80 = 37/120
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