Add 3/18 and 12/80
3/18 + 12/80 is 19/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
3/18 = 3 × 40/18 × 40 = 120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Add the two like fractions:
120/720 + 108/720 = 120 + 108/720 = 228/720 - 228/720 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 3/18 + 12/80 = 19/60
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