Add 6/15 and 12/80
6/15 + 12/80 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 36/240 = 96 + 36/240 = 132/240 - 132/240 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 6/15 + 12/80 = 11/20
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