Add 72/12 and 3/80, Solve 6 0/12 + 3/80 as a fraction

Add 72/12 and 3/80

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 3/80

72/12 + 3/80 is 483/80.

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,
72/12 = 72 × 20/12 × 20 = 1440/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
Add the two like fractions:
1440/240 + 9/240 = 1440 + 9/240 = 1449/240
1449/240 simplified gives 483/80
So, 72/12 + 3/80 = 483/80
In mixed form: 63/80

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