Add 80/12 and 5/25
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 5/25
80/12 + 5/25 is 103/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/300 + 60/300 = 2000 + 60/300 = 2060/300 - 2060/300 simplified gives 103/15
- So, 80/12 + 5/25 = 103/15
In mixed form: 613/15
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