Add 5/12 and 36/80
5/12 + 36/80 is 13/15.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 20/12 × 20 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 108/240 = 100 + 108/240 = 208/240 - 208/240 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 5/12 + 36/80 = 13/15
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