Add 8/12 and 6/80
8/12 + 6/80 is 89/120.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 20/12 × 20 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 18/240 = 160 + 18/240 = 178/240 - 178/240 simplified gives 89/120
- So, 8/12 + 6/80 = 89/120
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