Add 80/12 and 18/75, Solve 6 8/12 + 18/75 as a fraction

Add 80/12 and 18/75

1^st number: 6 8/12, 2^nd number: 18/75

80/12 + 18/75 is 518/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
80/12 = 80 × 25/12 × 25 = 2000/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
Add the two like fractions:
2000/300 + 72/300 = 2000 + 72/300 = 2072/300
2072/300 simplified gives 518/75
So, 80/12 + 18/75 = 518/75
In mixed form: 668/75

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