Add 12/96 and 5/80
12/96 + 5/80 is 3/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
5/80 = 5 × 6/80 × 6 = 30/480 - Add the two like fractions:
60/480 + 30/480 = 60 + 30/480 = 90/480 - 90/480 simplified gives 3/16
- So, 12/96 + 5/80 = 3/16
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