Add 7/80 and 12/45
7/80 + 12/45 is 17/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720 - Add the two like fractions:
63/720 + 192/720 = 63 + 192/720 = 255/720 - 255/720 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 7/80 + 12/45 = 17/48
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