Add 6/25 and 12/80
6/25 + 12/80 is 39/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
6/25 = 6 × 16/25 × 16 = 96/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
12/80 = 12 × 5/80 × 5 = 60/400 - Add the two like fractions:
96/400 + 60/400 = 96 + 60/400 = 156/400 - 156/400 simplified gives 39/100
- So, 6/25 + 12/80 = 39/100
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