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Add 12/80 and 9/7

1st number: 12/80, 2nd number: 1 2/7

12/80 + 9/7 is 201/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    9/7 = 9 × 80/7 × 80 = 720/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/560 + 720/560 = 84 + 720/560 = 804/560
  5. 804/560 simplified gives 201/140
  6. So, 12/80 + 9/7 = 201/140
    In mixed form: 161/140

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