Add 72/6 and 15/80, Solve 12 0/6 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 72/6 and 15/80

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/80

72/6 + 15/80 is 195/16.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
72/6 = 72 × 40/6 × 40 = 2880/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
2880/240 + 45/240 = 2880 + 45/240 = 2925/240
2925/240 simplified gives 195/16
So, 72/6 + 15/80 = 195/16
In mixed form: 123/16

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