Add 80/12 and 36/60
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 36/60
80/12 + 36/60 is 109/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
80/12 = 80 × 5/12 × 5 = 400/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
400/60 + 36/60 = 400 + 36/60 = 436/60 - 436/60 simplified gives 109/15
- So, 80/12 + 36/60 = 109/15
In mixed form: 74/15
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