Add 6/12 and 14/80
6/12 + 14/80 is 27/40.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 20/12 × 20 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 42/240 = 120 + 42/240 = 162/240 - 162/240 simplified gives 27/40
- So, 6/12 + 14/80 = 27/40
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