Add 75/6 and 9/80, Solve 12 3/6 + 9/80 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 9/80

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 9/80

75/6 + 9/80 is 1009/80.

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,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
Add the two like fractions:
3000/240 + 27/240 = 3000 + 27/240 = 3027/240
3027/240 simplified gives 1009/80
So, 75/6 + 9/80 = 1009/80
In mixed form: 1249/80

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