Add 75/9 and 12/80
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 12/80
75/9 + 12/80 is 509/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
75/9 = 75 × 80/9 × 80 = 6000/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Add the two like fractions:
6000/720 + 108/720 = 6000 + 108/720 = 6108/720 - 6108/720 simplified gives 509/60
- So, 75/9 + 12/80 = 509/60
In mixed form: 829/60
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