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Add 75/12 and 54/80

1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 54/80

75/12 + 54/80 is 277/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    75/12 = 75 × 20/12 × 20 = 1500/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/240 + 162/240 = 1500 + 162/240 = 1662/240
  5. 1662/240 simplified gives 277/40
  6. So, 75/12 + 54/80 = 277/40
    In mixed form: 637/40

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