Add 75/80 and 6/12
75/80 + 6/12 is 23/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
6/12 = 6 × 20/12 × 20 = 120/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 120/240 = 225 + 120/240 = 345/240 - 345/240 simplified gives 23/16
- So, 75/80 + 6/12 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16
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