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Add 75/80 and 6/12

75/80 + 6/12 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    6/12 = 6 × 20/12 × 20 = 120/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/240 + 120/240 = 225 + 120/240 = 345/240
  5. 345/240 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 75/80 + 6/12 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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