Add 80/12 and 7/8
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 7/8
80/12 + 7/8 is 181/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
80/12 = 80 × 2/12 × 2 = 160/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24 - Add the two like fractions:
160/24 + 21/24 = 160 + 21/24 = 181/24 - So, 80/12 + 7/8 = 181/24
In mixed form: 713/24
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