Add 16/18 and 12/80
16/18 + 12/80 is 187/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
16/18 = 16 × 40/18 × 40 = 640/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Add the two like fractions:
640/720 + 108/720 = 640 + 108/720 = 748/720 - 748/720 simplified gives 187/180
- So, 16/18 + 12/80 = 187/180
In mixed form: 17/180
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