Add 15/12 and 2/80
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 2/80
15/12 + 2/80 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
15/12 = 15 × 20/12 × 20 = 300/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Add the two like fractions:
300/240 + 6/240 = 300 + 6/240 = 306/240 - 306/240 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 15/12 + 2/80 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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