Add 80/12 and 30/50
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 30/50
80/12 + 30/50 is 109/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
80/12 = 80 × 25/12 × 25 = 2000/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/300 + 180/300 = 2000 + 180/300 = 2180/300 - 2180/300 simplified gives 109/15
- So, 80/12 + 30/50 = 109/15
In mixed form: 74/15
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