Add 6/49 and 12/80
6/49 + 12/80 is 267/980.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
6/49 = 6 × 80/49 × 80 = 480/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
12/80 = 12 × 49/80 × 49 = 588/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
480/3920 + 588/3920 = 480 + 588/3920 = 1068/3920 - 1068/3920 simplified gives 267/980
- So, 6/49 + 12/80 = 267/980
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