Add 75/6 and 15/80
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 15/80
75/6 + 15/80 is 203/16.
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,
75/6 = 75 × 40/6 × 40 = 3000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/240 + 45/240 = 3000 + 45/240 = 3045/240 - 3045/240 simplified gives 203/16
- So, 75/6 + 15/80 = 203/16
In mixed form: 1211/16
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