Add 12/90 and 6/80
12/90 + 6/80 is 5/24.
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,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Add the two like fractions:
96/720 + 54/720 = 96 + 54/720 = 150/720 - 150/720 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 12/90 + 6/80 = 5/24
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