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Add 7/6 and 12/80

1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 12/80

7/6 + 12/80 is 79/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    7/6 = 7 × 40/6 × 40 = 280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/240 + 36/240 = 280 + 36/240 = 316/240
  5. 316/240 simplified gives 79/60
  6. So, 7/6 + 12/80 = 79/60
    In mixed form: 119/60

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