Add 6/12 and 27/80
6/12 + 27/80 is 67/80.
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,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 81/240 = 120 + 81/240 = 201/240 - 201/240 simplified gives 67/80
- So, 6/12 + 27/80 = 67/80
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