Add 25/12 and 15/80
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 15/80
25/12 + 15/80 is 109/48.
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,
25/12 = 25 × 20/12 × 20 = 500/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
500/240 + 45/240 = 500 + 45/240 = 545/240 - 545/240 simplified gives 109/48
- So, 25/12 + 15/80 = 109/48
In mixed form: 213/48
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