Add 5/80 and 12/48
5/80 + 12/48 is 5/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 60/240 = 15 + 60/240 = 75/240 - 75/240 simplified gives 5/16
- So, 5/80 + 12/48 = 5/16
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