Add 7/12 and 8/80
7/12 + 8/80 is 41/60.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
140/240 + 24/240 = 140 + 24/240 = 164/240 - 164/240 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 7/12 + 8/80 = 41/60
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