Add 6/80 and 72/75
6/80 + 72/75 is 207/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
6/80 = 6 × 15/80 × 15 = 90/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
72/75 = 72 × 16/75 × 16 = 1152/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1200 + 1152/1200 = 90 + 1152/1200 = 1242/1200 - 1242/1200 simplified gives 207/200
- So, 6/80 + 72/75 = 207/200
In mixed form: 17/200
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