Add 80/75 and 12/36, Solve 1 5/75 + 12/36 as a fraction

Add 80/75 and 12/36

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 12/36

80/75 + 12/36 is 7/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
80/75 = 80 × 12/75 × 12 = 960/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
Add the two like fractions:
960/900 + 300/900 = 960 + 300/900 = 1260/900
1260/900 simplified gives 7/5
So, 80/75 + 12/36 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5

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