Add 45/12 and 3/80
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 3/80
45/12 + 3/80 is 303/80.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 20/12 × 20 = 900/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Add the two like fractions:
900/240 + 9/240 = 900 + 9/240 = 909/240 - 909/240 simplified gives 303/80
- So, 45/12 + 3/80 = 303/80
In mixed form: 363/80
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