Add 8/12 and 63/80
8/12 + 63/80 is 349/240.
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,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 189/240 = 160 + 189/240 = 349/240 - So, 8/12 + 63/80 = 349/240
In mixed form: 1109/240
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