Add 75/6 and 2/80, Solve 12 3/6 + 2/80 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 2/80

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

75/6 + 2/80 is 501/40.

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,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
Add the two like fractions:
3000/240 + 6/240 = 3000 + 6/240 = 3006/240
3006/240 simplified gives 501/40
So, 75/6 + 2/80 = 501/40
In mixed form: 1221/40

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