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

Add 72/12 and 6/80

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

72/12 + 6/80 is 243/40.

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,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
Add the two like fractions:
1440/240 + 18/240 = 1440 + 18/240 = 1458/240
1458/240 simplified gives 243/40
So, 72/12 + 6/80 = 243/40
In mixed form: 63/40

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