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Add 72/8 and 12/80

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 12/80

72/8 + 12/80 is 183/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    72/8 = 72 × 10/8 × 10 = 720/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/80 + 12/80 = 720 + 12/80 = 732/80
  5. 732/80 simplified gives 183/20
  6. So, 72/8 + 12/80 = 183/20
    In mixed form: 93/20

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