Add 72/6 and 8/80
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 8/80
726 + 880 is 12110.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
726 = 72 × 406 × 40 = 2880240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
880 = 8 × 380 × 3 = 24240 - Add the two like fractions:
2880240 + 24240 = 2880 + 24240 = 2904240 - 2904/240 simplified gives 12110
- So, 72/6 + 8/80 = 121/10
In mixed form: 12110
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