Add 6/10 and 12/80
6/10 + 12/80 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80 - Add the two like fractions:
48/80 + 12/80 = 48 + 12/80 = 60/80 - 60/80 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 6/10 + 12/80 = 3/4
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