Add 16/12 and 9/80, Solve 1 4/12 + 9/80 as a fraction

Add 16/12 and 9/80

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 9/80

16/12 + 9/80 is 347/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
16/12 = 16 × 20/12 × 20 = 320/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
Add the two like fractions:
320/240 + 27/240 = 320 + 27/240 = 347/240
So, 16/12 + 9/80 = 347/240
In mixed form: 1107/240

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