Add 32/80 and 4/12
32/80 + 4/12 is 11/15.
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,
32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
4/12 = 4 × 20/12 × 20 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 80/240 = 96 + 80/240 = 176/240 - 176/240 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 32/80 + 4/12 = 11/15
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