Add 20/80 and 2/12
20/80 + 2/12 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
2/12 = 2 × 20/12 × 20 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 40/240 = 60 + 40/240 = 100/240 - 100/240 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 20/80 + 2/12 = 5/12
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