Add 80/12 and 90/96
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 90/96
80/12 + 90/96 is 365/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
80/12 = 80 × 8/12 × 8 = 640/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
640/96 + 90/96 = 640 + 90/96 = 730/96 - 730/96 simplified gives 365/48
- So, 80/12 + 90/96 = 365/48
In mixed form: 729/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/24+90/96 80/36+90/96 80/60+90/96 80/84+90/96