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Add 12/6 and 75/80

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 75/80

12/6 + 75/80 is 47/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    12/6 = 12 × 40/6 × 40 = 480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/240 + 225/240 = 480 + 225/240 = 705/240
  5. 705/240 simplified gives 47/16
  6. So, 12/6 + 75/80 = 47/16
    In mixed form: 215/16

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