Add 4/12 and 10/80, Solve 4/12 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 4/12 and 10/80

4/12 + 10/80 is 11/24.

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,
4/12 = 4 × 20/12 × 20 = 80/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 30/240 = 80 + 30/240 = 110/240
110/240 simplified gives 11/24
So, 4/12 + 10/80 = 11/24

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