Add 7/12 and 50/80
7/12 + 50/80 is 29/24.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
140/240 + 150/240 = 140 + 150/240 = 290/240 - 290/240 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 7/12 + 50/80 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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