Add 4/75 and 12/80
4/75 + 12/80 is 61/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
4/75 = 4 × 16/75 × 16 = 64/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
12/80 = 12 × 15/80 × 15 = 180/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
64/1200 + 180/1200 = 64 + 180/1200 = 244/1200 - 244/1200 simplified gives 61/300
- So, 4/75 + 12/80 = 61/300
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