Add 6/80 and 15/12
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 1 3/12
6/80 + 15/12 is 53/40.
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,
15/12 = 15 × 20/12 × 20 = 300/240 - Add the two like fractions:
18/240 + 300/240 = 18 + 300/240 = 318/240 - 318/240 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 6/80 + 15/12 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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