Add 5/75 and 6/80
5/75 + 6/80 is 17/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
6/80 = 6 × 15/80 × 15 = 90/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
80/1200 + 90/1200 = 80 + 90/1200 = 170/1200 - 170/1200 simplified gives 17/120
- So, 5/75 + 6/80 = 17/120
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