Add 75/80 and 6/24
75/80 + 6/24 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 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 24 × 10 = 240,
6/24 = 6 × 10/24 × 10 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 60/240 = 225 + 60/240 = 285/240 - 285/240 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 75/80 + 6/24 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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