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Add 3/80 and 72/60

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 1 12/60

3/80 + 72/60 is 99/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    72/60 = 72 × 4/60 × 4 = 288/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/240 + 288/240 = 9 + 288/240 = 297/240
  5. 297/240 simplified gives 99/80
  6. So, 3/80 + 72/60 = 99/80
    In mixed form: 119/80

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