Add 2/12 and 1/80
2/12 + 1/80 is 43/240.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 20/12 × 20 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 3/240 = 40 + 3/240 = 43/240 - So, 2/12 + 1/80 = 43/240
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