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Add 20/12 and 5/80

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 5/80

20/12 + 5/80 is 83/48.

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,
    20/12 = 20 × 20/12 × 20 = 400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/240 + 15/240 = 400 + 15/240 = 415/240
  5. 415/240 simplified gives 83/48
  6. So, 20/12 + 5/80 = 83/48
    In mixed form: 135/48

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