Add 5/12 and 72/80
5/12 + 72/80 is 79/60.
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,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 216/240 = 100 + 216/240 = 316/240 - 316/240 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 5/12 + 72/80 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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