Add 80/12 and 6/25, Solve 6 8/12 + 6/25 as a fraction

Add 80/12 and 6/25

1^st number: 6 8/12, 2^nd number: 6/25

80/12 + 6/25 is 518/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
6/25 = 6 × 12/25 × 12 = 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 + 6/25 = 518/75
In mixed form: 668/75

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