Add 6/80 and 10/12
6/80 + 10/12 is 109/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
10/12 = 10 × 20/12 × 20 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
18/240 + 200/240 = 18 + 200/240 = 218/240 - 218/240 simplified gives 109/120
- So, 6/80 + 10/12 = 109/120
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