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Add 2/12 and 42/80

2/12 + 42/80 is 83/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    2/12 = 2 × 20/12 × 20 = 40/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/240 + 126/240 = 40 + 126/240 = 166/240
  5. 166/240 simplified gives 83/120
  6. So, 2/12 + 42/80 = 83/120

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