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Add 7/80 and 12/15

7/80 + 12/15 is 71/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    12/15 = 12 × 16/15 × 16 = 192/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/240 + 192/240 = 21 + 192/240 = 213/240
  5. 213/240 simplified gives 71/80
  6. So, 7/80 + 12/15 = 71/80

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