Add 8/80 and 12/64
8/80 + 12/64 is 23/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
8/80 = 8 × 4/80 × 4 = 32/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320 - Add the two like fractions:
32/320 + 60/320 = 32 + 60/320 = 92/320 - 92/320 simplified gives 23/80
- So, 8/80 + 12/64 = 23/80
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