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Add 80/12 and 90/72

1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 1 18/72

80/12 + 90/72 is 95/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    80/12 = 80 × 6/12 × 6 = 480/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    90/72 = 90 × 1/72 × 1 = 90/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/72 + 90/72 = 480 + 90/72 = 570/72
  5. 570/72 simplified gives 95/12
  6. So, 80/12 + 90/72 = 95/12
    In mixed form: 711/12

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