Add 7/12 and 10/80
7/12 + 10/80 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
7/12 = 7 × 20/12 × 20 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
140/240 + 30/240 = 140 + 30/240 = 170/240 - 170/240 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 7/12 + 10/80 = 17/24
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